Qatar history al thani family- updated

qatar history grade 6

1. Qatar History

2. Al Thani Family Rulers Tree

3. S heikh M ohammed B in A l T hani (1850-1878)

4. Mohammed Bin Thani was born in Fuwairat . After the death of his father, he became the leader of his tribe. Al Thani family moved from Fuwairat to Doha in the middle of the 19 century under the leadership of Mohammed Bin Thani . His rule spread throughout Qatar. He even created a union with the Faisal Bin Turki , the Emir of Second Saudi state. Later, Emir Faisal paid a visit to Qatar in 1851 .

5. In 1861, Qatar signed a treaty with Britain, after which Qatar became an independent Emirate and Sheikh Mohammed was recognized as the ruler of Doha . In 1876, he retired due to old age and handed over the rule to his son Sheikh Jassim Mohammed Bin Thani . He died in 1878.

6. Sheikh Jassim bin M ohammad Al Thani (1878-1913)

7. He was born in 1825. In 1871, he sent an invitation behalf of his father to the representative of ottoman’s state, that Qatar welcomes a military power to protect the nascent nation from threats of Britain. In July 1871, he took the Ottoman garrison and raised the flag of Ottoman state in his palace and accepted from Ottoman state the title of Qa’em Maqam in 1871. In 1878, he took the rule of Qatar.

8. The Ottoman’s tried to control Qatar by Appointing Ottoman administrators all over Qatar. Creating customs office at Doha and strengthening their naval base. All these situations led to war between Sheik Jassim Mohammad Bin Thani and the Ottomans in March 1893 at Al Wajbah . Sheikh Jassim and his people beat the Ottomans.

9. In 1861, Qatar signed a treaty with Britain, after which Qatar became an independent Emirate and Sheikh Mohammed was recognized as the ruler of Doha. In 1876, he retired due to old age and handed over the rule to his son Sheikh Jassim Mohammed Bin Thani. He died in 1878.

10. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al- Thani

11. He was born in Doha in 1880. On July 17,1913, he took over as the ruler of Qatar. It was the British and the Ottomans who acknowledged him as the ruler of Qatar. On November 3, 1916 , Britain signed a treaty with Sheikh Abdullah to bring Qatar under the British protection. According to this treaty, he could not create any relations with other foreign countries without the approval of Britain. Britain will in turn defend Qatar against enemies. Oil was discovered during his rule in Dukhan land field in 1940.

12. Answer the following Under whose leadership did Al T hani family move to Doha? The Al Thani family moved to Doha under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani .

13. How did Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani strengthen his position as the ruler of Doha ? He signed a treaty with Britain, making it a independent emirate. He created a union with the Saudi Emir, Faisal Bin Turkey.

14. Who was the Saudi Emir who had a close relation with Sheik Mohammed Bin Thani ? Faisal Bin Turkey Who signed a treaty with Britain to make it an independent emirate ? Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani .

15. Under whose rule was oil discovered and from where ? Oil was discovered during the rule of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al Thani from Dukhan .

16. Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani (1949-1960)

17. He was known for his generosity and benevolence. He was a religious author and Poet. His reign was a prosperous period and it led to an increase in oil production. On December31,1949, first oil shipment exported from Dukhan oil field to Mesaieed port. On S ep 1, 1952,an agreement was signed with Iraq petroleum company. Later it came to be known as Qatar Petroleum company.

18. He was concerned for knowledge. Under his rule, Systematic National schools and Dar Al Khotob National Library was opened and also the Ministry of Education was introduced in 1957. During his rule, Al Rumaila hospital was opened to provide free treatments for citizens and expats. He died on August 1, 1974.

19. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Ali Al Thani (1960-1972)

20. He was born in 1920 in Doha. On October 24,1960, he became the ruler of Doha. He established ministry of finance in 1960. Gulf countries began asking for independence from Britain. Britain began to withdraw their control over the Gulf states. Britain acknowledged the independence of Qatar on September 3, 1971. He died in November 1977. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Ali Al Thani (1960-1972)

21. Iraq petroleum company later came to be known as Qatar Petroleum Company.

22. What were the reforms in Education during the period of Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani ? He was concerned for knowledge. Under his rule, Systematic National schools and Dar Al Khotob National Library was opened. Also the Ministry of Education was introduced in 1957 . When did Britain Acknowledge Qatar’s independence? September 3, 1971.

23. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani (1972- 1995)

24. He came to power in 1972.Some of his achievements include- Establishing democracy and confirming Shoura as a way of life. Taking part in establishing GCC in 1981. Setting up economic and social projects. Taking part in A rab meetings and strengthening the relation of Qatar with other countries. Inaugurating Qatar university and Hamad General hospital. He died in October 2016 .

25. 1. Which Qatar ruler accepted the S houra as his way of life ? Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani 2. Who inaugurated the Qatar University? Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani 3. Who inaugurated Hamad General hospital? Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani

26. HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI(1995-2013)

27. He was born in Doha in 1952. He was the first Qatari to take over as the Commander in chief of Qatar Armed Forces. He was chosen as the crown prince in 1977. He became the emir of Qatar in in 1995. Under him the state of Qatar improved their relations with other GCC countries.

28. His highness , Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar 2013.

29. He was born on 3 June,1980. After his education, he was appointed as the apparent heir on 5 of August, 2003. He became the emir in June 2013.

30. The most important achievements are - He completed digging the tunnels of Qatar rail. Opened Hamad International Airport in 2014. Established Ras Laffan Emergency and safety college. Increased salary of low income citizens Issued obligatory national service law for Qatar’s youth. Established first police academy Opened many hospitals Launched Qatar’s First satellite Es Hailsat.

31. Who was the first Qatari to take the commander in chief of Qatar Armed Force? Sheikh H amad bin K halifa Al T hani Who is the present ruler of Qatar? Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani When did Sheikh Tamim become the ruler of Qatar? On June , 2013

32. What are the major achievements of Sheikh Tamim? He completed digging the tunnels of Qatar rail. Opened Hamad International Airport in 2014. Established Ras Laffan Emergency and safety college. Increased salary of low income citizens Issued obligatory national service law for Qatar’s youth. Established first police academy Opened many hospitals Launched Qatar’s First satellite Es Hailsat . What is the name of Qatar’s first satellite? Es Hailsat.