RAS AL-KHAIMAH




SHEIKHDOM OF RAS AL-KHAIMAH

In 1749 the al-Qawasim state of Ras al-Khaimah -  founded in the early 18th century
- declared its independence of Oman. In the course of the following years it became
the leading naval power in the Gulf. This led to conflicts with the HEIC (Honorable
East India Compagny) and in 1820 the city was destroyed by the British. 
Its territory was then annexed to the related state of Sharjah.

In 1869, following internal strife, Ras al-Khaimah seceded from Sharjah and became
again independent. In 1892 it accepted British protection and became subject to the
residency of the Persian Gulf.
Taking advantage of troubles following the death of the ruler, Sharjah re-annexed
Ras al-Khaimah in 1900. This new union lasted until 1921, when Ras al-Khaimah was
once again recognized as a separate state.
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BRITISH RPRESENTATIVES

See Trucial Coast
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HEADS OF STATE

Sheikhs

House al-Qasimi

1869 - 1900   Humaid ibn Abdallah al-Qasimi, grandson of
              Sheikh Sultan ibn Saqr of Sharjah [17.. -
              1866; r. of Ras al-Khaimah and Sharjah 
              (1803 - 1808), of Sharjah (1814 - 1866) and
              of Ras al-Khaimah (1820 - 1866)]               1... -  1900
1900 - 1921   The Rulers of Sharjah

              Sharjah Governors

              1900          Hamad ibn Majid al-Qasimi, 
                            grandson of Sheikh Sultan ibn
                            Saqr of Sharjah (s.a.)
              1900 - 1908   Khalid ibn Saqr al-Qasimi, son
                            of Sheikh Saqr ibn Khalid of
                            Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah
                            (18.. - 1914)  
              1908 - 1919   Salim ibn Sultan al-Qasimi, 
                            former ruler of Sharjah (r.
                            1868 - 1883)                     1... - 1919
              1919 - 1921   Sultan ibn Salim al-Qasimi,
                            son                              1891 -

1921 - 1948   Sultan ibn Salim al-Qasimi                     s.a.



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