In which year did Sheikh Ahmed bin Muhammad Al Khalifa (Ahmed al-Fateh) defeat Persian and regional forces to establish the rule of the Al Khalifa dynasty over Bahrain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1783
- Step 1: In 1783, Sheikh Ahmed bin Muhammad Al Khalifa (known as Ahmed al-Fateh or 'Ahmed the Conqueror') led forces from Zubarah to capture Bahrain.
- Step 2: This victory established the continuous rule of the Al Khalifa dynasty in Bahrain.
Answer
1783.
Why not the others: '1820' marks the General Treaty of Peace signed with Great Britain; '1869' marks the accession of Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa; '1932' marks the commercial discovery of oil.
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