Which 18th-century hilltop fort in Ras Al Khaimah was the last Qawasim stronghold to resist British forces in December 1819?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Dhayah Fort
- Step 1: Dhayah Fort is an 18th-century fortification in Ras Al Khaimah and the highest hilltop fort in the UAE, and it was the last Qawasim stronghold to resist British forces in the Persian Gulf campaign of 1819. Answer: Dhayah Fort. British troops reached the hilltop on 19 December, and the last of the Al Qasimi surrendered at 10.30 on the morning of 22 December. Why not the others: Qasr Al Muwaiji, Murabaa Fort and Fujairah Fort don't fit.
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