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Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen
Also known as Kingdom of Yemen
The Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen was ruled by Zaydi imams of the Hamid al-Din family after the Ottoman withdrawal from north Yemen. Imam Yahya and his son Ahmad kept the country largely isolated. A republican revolution began in 1962 and the civil war ended with the kingdom's end in 1970.
Key facts
| Dates | 1918 – 1970 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Sana'a, Ta'izz |
| Founder | Yahya Muhammad Hamid ad-Din |
| Religion(s) | Zaydi Shi'ism |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives 1918 for independence; the last royalists gave up in 1970.
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In the Islamic timeline
- Zaydiyyah (Zaydi Shia) — Ruled by Zaydi imams.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.