Emirate of Beihan

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Historical state in southern Arabia, part of the former Aden Protectorate.

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Origins & Early Life

Beihan or Bayhan (Arabic: بيحان Bayḥān), officially the Emirate of Beihan (Arabic: إمارة بيحان Imārat Bayḥān), was a state in the British Aden Protectorate and the Federation of South Arabia. Its capital was Suq Abdulla, now called Beihan. The Emirate was abolished in 1967 upon the founding of the People's Republic of South Yemen and is now part of the Republic of Yemen. It was not until the question of demarcating the northeastern frontier of Beihan arose that the British would have any intercourse with it.

Career & Major Achievements

In December 1903 a treaty was concluded with Sharif Ahmed bin Muhsin. This treaty was considered to include the Ahl Masabein in its terms. He drew a monthly stipend of 30 dollars. In June 1930 the troops of the Imam of Sanaa who had advanced to the Harib district, north-west of Beihan, with headquarters at Al Joba and Darb al Ali, began to encroach on Al Ain, which is inhabited by Masabi tribesmen.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 1955, sometime before the 1st of July, Beihan settled a border treaty with North Yemen. The emirate was abolished in 1967. Beihan lies to the north of the Beidha district and north-west of the Upper Aulaqi country.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1903: 1903 Milestone — In December 1903 a treaty was concluded with Sharif Ahmed bin Muhsin.
2. 1930: 1930 Milestone — In June 1930 the troops of the Imam of Sanaa who had advanced to the Harib district, north-west of Beihan, with headquarters at Al Joba and Darb al Ali, began to encroach on Al Ain, which is inhabited by Masabi tribesmen.
3. 1955: 1955 Milestone — In 1955, sometime before the 1st of July, Beihan settled a border treaty with North Yemen.
4. 1967: 1967 Milestone — The Emirate was abolished in 1967 upon the founding of the People's Republic of South Yemen and is now part of the Republic of Yemen.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Emirate of Beihan

True or False: “The Emirate of Beihan was abolished in 1967 due to the founding of a new state.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The establishment of the People's Republic of South Yemen in 1967 led directly to the abolition of the Emirate of Beihan.

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