What famous fortress constructed of red mudbrick in the town of Jahra was the site of the historic Battle of Jahra in October 1920, where Kuwaiti defenders successfully held off an attack by the Ikhwan forces?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Red Palace
- Step 1: The Red Palace (Al-Qasr Al-Ahmar), built in 1896 in Jahra during Sheikh Mubarak's reign, was constructed from red desert clay and mudbricks.
- Step 2: In October 1920, the Battle of Jahra took place when forces of the Ikhwan attacked the oasis town.
- Step 3: Kuwaiti defenders under Sheikh Salem Al-Mubarak withdrew into the Red Palace and mounted a resolute defense until negotiations and reinforcements relieved the siege.
Answer
The Red Palace.
Why not the others: 'Seif Palace' is the administrative state palace in Kuwait City; 'Al-Koot Fort' is a historic police fort in Doha, Qatar; 'Al-Wajbah Fort' is a battle site near Doha, Qatar.
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