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Timeline of Doha

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Doha, Qatar.

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Doha, Qatar.

Prior to 20th century

  • 1681 - Earliest documented mention of Al Bidda (now part of Doha).12
  • 1801 - Earliest description of Al Bidda and first attempt by the British to attack the city.13
  • 1820 - Population: 10,000 (estimate).14
  • 1821 - Al Bidda bombarded by the British as punishment for piracy.5
  • 1820s - Doha founded as an offshoot of Al Bidda.1
  • 1823 - Doha is mapped for the first time.61
  • 1828 - Ruling tribe of Doha have their fort bombarded by the Al Khalifa and are evicted from the town.78
  • 1841 - Al Bidda bombarded by the British as punishment for harboring pirate Jasim bin Jabir.9
  • 1848–50 - Al Thani family migrate to Doha.1
  • 1850 - Turkish fort built.10
  • 1852 - Economic blockade placed on Doha and Al Bidda by the Al Khalifa.11
  • 1867 - Doha sacked during the Qatari–Bahraini War.12
  • 1871 - Doha occupied by Turks.13
  • 1893
    • Al Bidda townspeople fired at indiscriminately by the Ottoman troops during the Battle of Al Wajbah.14
    • Population: 6,000 (estimate).115

20th century

21st century

See also

See also

References

References

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