Bahrain's Surviving Dynasty Struggles and Successions. 1783-1932.

The Al Khalifa of Bahrain is a long-standing dynasty that has established dispute resolution measures to overcome intra-tribal ambitions for power and wealth, replacing extra-constitutional rulership succession with primogeniture. Since their control over Bahrain began in 1783 until the British with...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Matar, Mohamed
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin : Gerlach Press, 2023.
Colección:Exeter Critical Gulf Studies.
Temas:
Kings and rulers.
Politics and government.
Bahrain > History.
Bahrain > Kings and rulers.
Bahrain > Politics and government.
Bahrain.
Electronic books.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Half Title
  • Series Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • Note on the Text
  • 1 Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Understanding "Tribe"
  • Tribal Leadership
  • Tribal Rule and Royal Authority
  • The Khaldunian 'Asabiyya
  • Critical Notes on 'Asabiyya
  • The Question of Sovereignty
  • Primary Resources
  • Scope of the Work
  • 2 Historical Background (Mid-1600s-1783)
  • The Origins of the Al Khalifa
  • The Migration from Najd
  • The Settlement in al-Qurayn (Kuwait)
  • Departing to Zubara
  • Returning to their Former Headquarters
  • Establishing a New Autonomous Chiefdom
  • Refraining from Sharing the Income
  • Monopolising the Pearl Fishing Craft in the Gulf
  • Dwelling Closer to Bahrain
  • Escaping Warfare with the Banu Ka'ab
  • Attempting to Resort to a Better Livelihood
  • The Rise of Zubara
  • Maintaining the Shared-Chieftainship Model
  • The Battle of Zubara and the Possession of Bahrain
  • 3 Seceding from the 'Utubi Confederation (1783-1826)
  • Post-Conquest Rewards
  • The Shaykhdom's Prosperity
  • Receding to Zubara (1802-10)
  • Countering the 'Utubi Rahma bin Jabir al-Jalahima
  • Obstructing Trading Voyages
  • Spoiling Pearling Seasons
  • Neutralizing the British Position Towards the Incursions
  • Declaring Everlasting Warfare
  • The Battle of Ikhkaykara
  • Division of Territorial Dominions in Bahrain
  • The Decline of Zubara
  • Asserted Autonomy
  • Seeking Political Recognition
  • The Battle of al-Maqta'
  • Joining the General Maritime Treaty of 1820
  • Endeavours to Conciliate between the Al Khalifa and the al-Jalahima
  • The End of the Legendary Pirate
  • Conclusion
  • 4 The Rise and Development of In-House Troubles (1827-69)
  • Splitting the Household into Bloodline-Based Factions
  • Territorial Division
  • In-Family Contentions
  • The Death of Khalifa bin Salman
  • The Rebellion of 'Abdullah's Sons
  • The Submission of al-Ahsa' and Qatif People to the Al Salman
  • The Marriage of 'Abdul-Rahman al-Fadil's Daughter
  • Employing Tribes to Outbalance the Rival Party
  • The al-Binʻali and the al-Jalahima
  • The al-Hawajir
  • The Al Buflasa
  • The al-'Amayir
  • Seeking Regional Recognition and Assistance
  • The British Raj
  • The Growing Importance of British "Friendship"
  • The Al Salman's Efforts to Subordinate Themselves to British Supremacy
  • The De-recognition of Muhammad bin Khalifa
  • The Wahhabi Power
  • Seizing on Prospective Gains and Neglecting Accrued Losses
  • Losing Tribe Members
  • Disturbing the Commercial Status of Bahrain
  • Losing Expanded Strongholds
  • Holding the Shaykhdom Together
  • Re-Instituting Joint Rulership
  • Re-Embracing Rebellious Family Members
  • Reconciling with the Al 'Abdullah
  • The Battle of al-Dil' (1869)
  • Conclusion

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