Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh > Ar-Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Untitled Faysal, his power now an acknowledged factor in Arabian politics, dies in 1865, succeeded by his eldest son, 'Abd Allah II, who maintains himself for six years against the rebellion of his brother Sa'ud. He appeals appealed to the Ottomans in Baghdad, who come to his assistance but take advantage of the situation to occupy&emdash;more or less permanently&emdash;the province of Al-Hasa for themselves in 1871. Defeated at the Battle of Judah in 1871, 'Abd Allah flees, leaving his brother in possession of the throne as Sa'ud II The succession dispute continues as a drought that began in 1870 exacerbates the civil war's effects.

by Jeff Moran