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  1. History of Kuwait

    Kuwait is a sovereign state in Western Asia located at the head of the Persian Gulf. The geographical region of Kuwait has been occupied by humans since antiquity, particularly due to its strategic location at the head of the Persian Gulf. In the pre-oil era, Kuwait was a regional trade port. In the modern era, Kuwait is best known for the Gulf War. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    In June 1961, Kuwait became independent with the end of the British protectorate and the sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah became an Emir. Under the terms of the newly drafted constitution, Kuwait held its first parliamentary elections in 1963. Kuwait was the first Arab state in the Persian Gulf to establish a constitution and parliament.
  3. britannica.com

    history of Kuwait, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Kuwait, from the 18th-century founding of the city of Kuwait to the present day. For the history of the broader region before the founding of Kuwait, see history of Arabia. Āl Ṣabāḥ's arrival, British protectorate, and Kuwait's independence
  4. britannica.com

    Jan 16, 2025Kuwait - Persian Gulf, Oil, Independence: The origin of the city of Kuwait—and of the State of Kuwait—is usually placed at about the beginning of the 18th century, when the Banū (Banī) ʿUtūb, a group of families of the ʿAnizah tribe in the interior of the Arabian Peninsula, migrated to the area that is now Kuwait. The foundation of the autonomous sheikhdom of Kuwait dates from 1756 ...
  5. britannica.com

    Jan 16, 2025Kuwait, country of the Arabian Peninsula located in the northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf. A small emirate nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it is situated in a section of one of the driest deserts on Earth. The capital is Kuwait city, which is home to most of the country's population.
  6. thoughtco.com

    In 1896, tensions between Basra and Kuwait reached a peak, when the sheik of Kuwait accused his brother, the emir of Iraq, of seeking to annex Kuwait. In January 1899, the Kuwaiti sheik, Mubarak the Great, made an agreement with the British under which Kuwait became an informal British protectorate, with Britain controlling its foreign policy.
  7. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 10, 2024The history of Kuwait is marked by its strategic location, economic prosperity due to its oil reserves, and significant political developments.. Early History Ancient Period: The area now known as Kuwait has been inhabited for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence indicates that the region was part of ancient trade routes and saw settlements from various civilizations, including the ...
  8. wikiwand.com

    The Kuwait-Najd War erupted in the aftermath of World War I, when the Ottoman Empire was defeated and the British invalidated the Anglo-Ottoman Convention. The power vacuum, left by the fall of the Ottomans, sharpened the conflict between Kuwait and Najd ().The war resulted in sporadic border clashes throughout 1919-20.
  9. During the far ancient ages, Kuwait was a part of the ancient Bahrain region, which extended from Basra to Oman on the Persian/Arab Gulf, covering the regions of Al-Ahsa, modern Bahrain and Qatar.The land of Kuwait was home to Arab tribes, the most prominent of which is the Banu Tamim tribe. The state of Ara'eer family and Bani Khalid Emirs appeared in Al-Ahsa and secured their dominance ...
  10. infoplease.com

    Kuwait: History Kuwait: History. History . The development of the nation of Kuwait dates to the early 18th cent. when the town of Kuwait was founded by Arabs. The present ruling dynasty was established by Sabah abu Abdullah (ruled 1756-72). In the late 18th and early 19th ...

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