Qatari–Bahraini War
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The Qatari-Bahraini War, also known as the Qatari War of Independence, was an armed conflict that took place in 1867 and 1868 in the Persian Gulf. The conflict pitted Bahrain and Abu Dhabi against Qatar. The conflict was the most flagrant violation of the 1835 maritime truce, requiring British intervention. The two emirates agreed to a truce, mediated by the United Kingdom, which led to Britain recognizing the Al-Thani family of Qatar as the semi-independent ruler of Qatar. The conflict resulted in wide-scale destruction in both emirates.
Manama harbour, circa 1870.
An agreement between Britain and Bahrain in September 1868 as an aftermath to the Qatari–Bahraini War.
Al Wakrah
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Al Wakrah is the capital city of the Al Wakrah Municipality in Qatar. Al Wakrah's eastern edge touches the shores of the Persian Gulf and Qatar's capital Doha is situated to the city's immediate north. Governed by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, it was originally a small fishing and pearling village. Over the years, it evolved into a small city with a population of more than 80,000 and is currently considered the second most populous city in Qatar.
Image: Lone fishing boat in Al Wakrah
Image: Expatriate workers on Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Heritage Village
Image: Traditional buildings in Al Wakrah Heritage Village
Image: Wakra Fort, Qatar