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Emirate of Jabal Shammar

1836 – 1921 CE · about 85 years

The Emirate of Jabal Shammar was ruled by the Al Rashid dynasty from Ha'il in northern Arabia. It overthrew the Second Saudi State in 1891 and was the strongest power in central Arabia for about a decade. Ibn Saud conquered it in 1921.

Key facts

Dates1836 – 1921 CE
RegionArabia & the Caliphates
ContinentAsia
CapitalHa'il
FounderAbdullah bin Rashid
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Emirate of Nejd (Second Saudi State)

Followed by

Saudi Arabia Kingdom of Hejaz

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.