Person

Saud bin Faisal bin Turki

ruler of the Second Saudi State

b. 1851 CE – d. 1875 CE World The Great Crossroads

Imam Saud (died 1875) was a ruler of the Second Saudi State in 1871 and 1873–75.

He joins alliances with foreign tribes and revolts against his half-brother Abdullah.

His rule is short-lived and he is overthrown by Abdullah bin Turki.

He gains power again in 1873 but dies two years later.

His reign is notable for the infighting in the House of Saud, which he initiates.