Which historic town on the banks of Wadi Hanifa, northwest of modern Riyadh, served as the capital of the First Saudi State from 1727 to 1818?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Diriyah
- Step 1: Identify historical capitals: Established by Mani' Al-Muraydi in 1446, this settlement became the seat of power of the First Saudi State in 1727.
- Step 2: Diriyah (specifically the At-Turaif district) was the capital until Ottoman-Egyptian forces besieged and destroyed it in 1818.
Answer
Diriyah.
Why not the others: 'Unaizah' is a historic trading oasis in Al-Qassim; 'Ha'il' was the capital of the rival Al Rashid Emirate; 'Al-Hofuf' is the urban center of Al-Ahsa.
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