Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi
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Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi (ruled 1803-1840, 1840-1866; died 1866) was the ruler of the Emirate
of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the Trucial coast (currently known as the United Arab Emirates
). He was known as one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the Al Qasimi
family in the UAE. He was known for his objection to British
interference in the issues of the coast and his attacks against British ships. The United Kingdom, in his time attacked the coast and the fleet of Ras Al Khaimah twice, in 1809 and in 1819. In the end, he agreed to sign the second treaty with the UK, which is known today as the General Maritime Treaty 1820.
Emirate
An emirate is a political territory that is ruled by a dynastic Muslim monarch styled emir.-Etymology:Etymologically emirate or amirate is the quality, dignity, office or territorial competence of any emir ....
of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the Trucial coast (currently known as the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
). He was known as one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the Al Qasimi
Al Qasimi
Al Qasimi is a deeply-rooted Adnani Arabian tribe known for its rich history, bravery and conquests. The Al Qasimi dynasty are from the Ashraaf; they trace their ancesty from Imam Ali. Today, two branches of the Al Qasimi tribe rule the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab...
family in the UAE. He was known for his objection to British
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
interference in the issues of the coast and his attacks against British ships. The United Kingdom, in his time attacked the coast and the fleet of Ras Al Khaimah twice, in 1809 and in 1819. In the end, he agreed to sign the second treaty with the UK, which is known today as the General Maritime Treaty 1820.