Emirate of Nejd: Map & History
The second Saudi state, officially known as the Emirate of Najd, was a state that existed between 1824 and 1891 in the Najd region of what is now Saudi Arabia.
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The second Saudi state, officially known as the Emirate of Najd, was a state that existed between 1824 and 1891 in the Najd region of what is now Saudi Arabia. Saudi rule was restored to central (Najd) and Eastern Arabia after the first Saudi state having previously been brought down by the Ottoman Empire's Egypt Eyalet in the Ottoman–Wahhabi War.
Modern Countries Once Part of Emirate of Nejd
At its mapped extent, Emirate of Nejd covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Qatar1853–1872 CE · nearly all
- United Arab Emirates1853–1855 CE · most
- Saudi Arabia1825–1925 CE · most
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Emirate of Nejd's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Emirate of Nejd in Depth
History
The first Saudi to attempt to regain power after the fall of the First Saudi state in 1818 was Mishari bin Saud, a brother of the last ruler in Diriyah, Abdullah ibn Saud but he was soon captured by Ottoman Egypt and killed. In 1824, Turki bin Abdullah, a grandson of the first Saudi imam Muhammad bin Saud who had managed to evade capture by the Ottomans, was able to expel Ottoman–Egyptian forces and their local allies from Riyadh and its environs and is generally regarded as the founder of the second Saudi dynasty as well as the ancestor of the kings of modern-day Saudi Arabia. He made his capital in Riyadh and was able to enlist the services of many relatives who had escaped captivity in Ottoman Egypt, including his son Faisal bin Turki.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Second Saudi state (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Emirate of Nejd: Key Facts
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Official language | Arabic |
| Religion | Islam |
| Founded | 1818 |
| Dissolved | 24 January 1891 |
Preceded by
- First Saudi State
- Second Bani Khalid Emirate
- Egypt eyalet
Succeeded by
- Third Saudi State
Facts from Wikidata Q146862 (CC0).
Interactive map
Emirate of Nejd on the World War I map →
See Emirate of Nejd on the day-by-day map of World War I.
Emirate of Nejd Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Emirate of Nejd appears, with the other states of the time.
Emirate of Nejd Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,116,421 km² in 1854 CE.
Emirate of Nejd: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Emirate of Nejd exist?
Emirate of Nejd is dated to 1824 CE – 1925 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Emirate of Nejd?
The capital of Emirate of Nejd was Riyadh.
How large was Emirate of Nejd at its peak?
At its peak in 1854 Emirate of Nejd covered about 1,116,421 km².
How did the map of Emirate of Nejd change over time?
Emirate of Nejd appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1850 CE to 1914 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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