Bahrain's Surviving Dynasty: The Al Khalifa's Rulership Struggles and Successions 1783-1932

Mohamed Matar

doi:10.1017/9783959941679

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 withdrawal from the Gulf in 1971, the Al Khalifa introduced ten senior ruling shaykhs, seven of whom experienced turbulent successions, and faced in-house rivalries and power-seeking disputes.

This book provides valuable insights into how the Al Khalifa tribe managed to shape and maintain their patrimonial rule for over 240 years, ultimately emerging as one of the most prevailing and enduring royal families in the region today. It delves into their strategies and tactics for overcoming local contexts, external challenges, and intra-tribal rivalries.

The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and politics of Bahrain and the Gulf region.

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Frontmatter
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Dedication
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Preface
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Note on the Text
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1 - Introduction
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2 - Historical Background (Mid-1600s–1783)
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3 - Seceding from the 'Utubi Confederation(1783–1826)
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4 - The Rise and Development of In-House Troubles (1827–69)
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5 - Containing the Chaos and Instituting a Shared-Leverage Feudal System (1869–1900)
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6 - The Escalation of the British Intervention and the Revival of the Baharna (1900–23)
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7 - Substituting the Shaykhly Prerogatives and Diminishing the Ruling Clique (1923–32)
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8 - Conclusion and Outlook
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Appendices
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Bibliography
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Bahrain's Surviving Dynasty

The Al Khalifa's Rulership Struggles and Successions 1783-1932

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-v

Dedication
pp vi-vi

Preface
pp vii-x

Note on the Text
pp xi-xii

1 - Introduction
pp 1-22

2 - Historical Background (Mid-1600s–1783)
pp 23-40

3 - Seceding from the 'Utubi Confederation(1783–1826)
pp 41-66

4 - The Rise and Development of In-House Troubles (1827–69)
pp 67-108

5 - Containing the Chaos and Instituting a Shared-Leverage Feudal System (1869–1900)
pp 109-138

6 - The Escalation of the British Intervention and the Revival of the Baharna (1900–23)
pp 139-170

7 - Substituting the Shaykhly Prerogatives and Diminishing the Ruling Clique (1923–32)
pp 171-190

8 - Conclusion and Outlook
pp 191-198

Appendices
pp 199-216

Bibliography
pp 217-236

Notes
pp 237-274

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