Casa dei Saud
Dalle remote sabbie del Najd ai palazzi di Riyadh, la Casa dei Saud ha plasmato il destino dell'Arabia per quasi tre secoli, con il suo potere che è cresciuto e declinato al ritmo delle maree della fede, delle guerre e delle ambizioni familiari.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1744–present
- Founder
- Muhammad ibn Saud
- Region
- Middle East
- Religion
- Sunni Islam
Notable Rulers
Muhammad ibn Saud
Emir of Diriyah
Reign: 1744 – 1765
FounderMuhammad ibn Saud, the founding patriarch of the House of Saud, was a figure whose leadership emerged from the unique so...
Abdulaziz ibn Saud
King of Saudi Arabia
Reign: 1902 – 1953
Abdulaziz ibn Saud, often referred to as Ibn Saud, was the architect of modern Saudi Arabia and the most consequential f...
Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
King of Saudi Arabia
Reign: 1964 – 1975
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud emerged as one of the most consequential and enigmatic figures in modern Saudi history...
Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
King of Saudi Arabia
Reign: 1953 – 1964
King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud emerged as a commanding yet ultimately tragic figure in the early history of modern Saud...
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Reign: 2017 – ?
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, widely known as MBS, stands at the intersection of ambition and tradition as a transformati...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Founding of the First Saudi State
Muhammad ibn Saud forms an alliance with Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab in Diriyah, establishing the foundation of the First Saudi State and the House of Saud’s enduring connection to Wahhabi Islam.
Death of Muhammad ibn Saud
Muhammad ibn Saud dies, passing leadership to his son Abdulaziz and ensuring the continuation of the dynasty’s rule in Diriyah.
Capture of Mecca
Saudi forces capture Mecca, dramatically expanding their influence and establishing the House of Saud as custodians of Islam’s holiest city.
Destruction of Diriyah
Egyptian-Ottoman forces under Ibrahim Pasha sack Diriyah, ending the First Saudi State and forcing the Saud family into exile.
Establishment of the Second Saudi State
Turki bin Abdullah successfully retakes Riyadh, founding the Second Saudi State and restoring partial Saudi rule in central Arabia.
Fall of the Second Saudi State
The Rashidi dynasty defeats the Saudis, forcing the family into exile in Kuwait and marking a period of hardship and regrouping.
Recapture of Riyadh
Abdulaziz ibn Saud leads a daring raid to retake Riyadh, re-establishing his family’s authority and beginning the unification of Arabia.
Conquest of the Hijaz
Saudi forces led by Abdulaziz capture Mecca and Medina, uniting most of the Arabian Peninsula under Saudi rule.
Proclamation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz ibn Saud formally declares the establishment of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consolidating his rule.
Discovery of Oil
Commercial quantities of oil are discovered at Dammam, transforming the kingdom’s economy and global significance.
Assassination of King Faisal
King Faisal is assassinated by a family member, exposing internal dynastic tensions and prompting a reevaluation of royal security.
Mohammed bin Salman Becomes Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman is appointed Crown Prince, initiating a period of rapid social and economic reform under the Vision 2030 program.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(6)Abbasid Civilization
The House of Saud emerged in a region influenced by the Abbasid Caliphate, whose advancements in science and governance shaped Arabian society.
Achaemenid Persian Empire
The Achaemenid Empire's administrative practices and cultural exchanges laid groundwork for political structures in Arabia, influencing the House of Saud.
Fatimid Civilization
The Fatimid Caliphate's regional influence created a socio-political landscape that affected the emergence and strategies of the House of Saud.
Ottoman Empire
The House of Saud's rise during the Ottoman Empire's decline shifted regional power, contributing to the empire's fragmentation.
Sassanian Empire
The Sassanian Empire's trade and military interactions with Arabian tribes influenced the socio-political environment that nurtured the House of Saud.
Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate's tribal alliances and conflicts in Arabia set precedents that shaped the House of Saud's political strategies.
Conflict Archive
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