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Timeline of Doha

Timeline of Doha

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

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Prior to 20th century

  • 1681 - Earliest documented mention of Al Bidda (now part of Doha).[1][2]
  • 1801 - Earliest description of Al Bidda and first attempt by the British to attack the city.[1][3]
  • 1820 - Population: 10,000 (estimate).[1][4]
  • 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.[6][1]
  • 1828 - Ruling tribe of Doha have their fort bombarded by the Al Khalifa and are evicted from the town.[7][8]
  • 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

20th century

21st century

See also

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