Audhali facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ‘Audhali Sultanate
سلطنة العوذلي
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| State of the Federation of South Arabia | |||||||||
| 18th century–1967 | |||||||||
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| Capital | Zarah | ||||||||
| • Type | Sultanate | ||||||||
| Historical era | 20th century | ||||||||
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18th century | ||||||||
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• Disestablished
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The Audhali Sultanate was a state in the British Aden Protectorate. It was also known as Audhali (Arabic: العوذلي al-‘Awdhalī). Its capital city was Zarah.
This sultanate was one of the first members of the Federation of Arab Emirates of the South in 1959. Later, it joined the Federation of South Arabia in 1963. The Audhali country was quite large. It was located between the Fadhli area to the south, Aulaqi to the east, and Yafai to the west.
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History of the Audhali Sultanate
We don't know the exact year the Audhali Sultanate was founded. It is believed to have started sometime in the 18th century.
Early Relations with Britain
In 1902, the Sultan of Audhali tried to make a treaty with the British. However, the British did not think the sultanate was important enough at that time.
In 1903, the Audhali people were not allowed into Aden. This was because they were thought to be involved in an attack on a British survey team. But the Sultan kept trying to make a deal. Finally, in September 1914, a special agreement called a Protectorate Treaty was signed with Sultan Qasim bin Ahmed.
Changes in Leadership
Sultan Qasim bin Ahmed was killed in September 1928. He was succeeded by Salih, who was the son of one of the people involved in the killing. Salih was still a child, so his uncle Muhammad ruled as a regent for him.
Conflicts and Territory Changes
In 1923, troops from the Imam (a religious and political leader) invaded part of Audhali territory. This area was known as Adh Dhahir, which was a highland region.
By 1925, the Imam's troops moved even further. They took over Al Kor, a lowland area, and the important trading town of Lodar. They also took Al Kubeida, where the Sultan lived. The British used air power and worked with local tribes to push them back. The Imam's forces had to leave the lowland areas. However, as of 1931, they still controlled the highland parts of Audhali.
During this time, Ahmed (the son of the killed Sultan) and his cousin Qasim bin Abdulla formed a group against the new rulers. They joined forces with the Amil of Beidha, who was under the Imam, and lived in Aryab in the highlands.
End of the Sultanate
The last sultan of Audhali was Salih ibn al Husayn ibn Jabil Al Audhali. His rule ended in 1967. This happened when the People's Republic of South Yemen was formed, and the sultanate was abolished. Today, the area that was once the Audhali Sultanate is part of the country of Yemen.
Audhali Rulers
The rulers of the Audhali Sultanate were called Sultan al-Saltana al-`Awdhaliyya.
List of Sultans
- c.1750 - 1780: Salih al-`Awdhali Ibn al-Awsaji
- c.1780 - 1820: Ja`bil ibn Salih al-`Awdhali ibn al-Awsaji
- c.1820 - 1870: Ahmad ibn Salih al-`Awdhali ibn al-Awsaji
- 1870 - 1890: Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-`Awdhali ibn al-Awsaji
- 1890 - 1900: Hamid ibn Ja`bil al-`Awdhali ibn al-Awsaji
- 1900 - 3 Sep 1928: al-Qasim ibn Hamid al-`Awdhali ibn al-Awsaji
- 1928 - Sep 1967: Salih ibn al-Husayn ibn Ja`bil al-`Awdhali ibn al-Awsaji
- 1928 - 19..: Muhammad Ja`bil (Regent)
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