Sheikhdom of al-ʽIrqa
The Sheikhdom of al-ʽIrqa (Arabic: Mashyakhat al-ʽIrqa[2]) was a city-state[3] which was part of the Protectorate of South Arabia, and existed from the 19th century to 1951.
Sheikhdom of al-ʽIrqa Mashyakhat al-ʽIrqa | |
|---|---|
| 19th century–1951 | |
 al-`Irqa and surrounding polities in 1946. | |
| Capital | Irqa[1] (city-state) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Government | Sheikhdom |
| Sheikh | |
• bef. 1888 – 1901 | `Awad ibn Muhammad Ba Das |
• 1901 – 1935 | Ahmad ibn `Awad Ba Das |
• 1935 – 1951 | Ahmad ibn `Abd Allah ibn `Abd Allah ibn `Awad Ba Das (last) |
| History | |
• Established | 19th century |
• British protectorate | 1890 |
• Disestablished | 1951 |
| Population | |
• 1946 | 500 |
| Today part of | Yemen |
History
The Sheikhdom was established in the 19th century.[4]
Starting in 1888, the Shaikh of Irqa received a stipend from the British Empire.[5] A Protectorate Treaty was concluded with him in that year on 27 April,[6] and was ratified on the 26th February 1890.[5]
Shaikh Awadh bin Muhammad ba Das died in January 1901. He was succeeded by Shaikh Ahmed bin Awadh bin Muhammad ba Das. A new Protectorate Treaty was concluded with the latter in January 1902, when his stipend was increased from 80 to 180 dollars.[5]
Shaikh Ahmed bin Awadh ba Das died on 21 October 1935. His grandson, Ahmad ibn `Abd Allah ibn `Abd Allah ibn `Awad Ba Das, was elected as his successor the following day.[7]
In c. 1951, Irqa was incorporated into Wahidi Balhaf.[2]
Rulers
The rulers of al-`Irqa bore the title Shaykh al-`Irqa.[2]
Demographics
In 1946, the Sheikhdom of al-`Irqa had a population of 500.[8]
Geography
A report in 1946 described al-`Irqa as a "small fishing village".[9]
References
- Naval (2013-10-28). Western Arabia & The Red Sea. Routledge. p. 363. ISBN 9781136209956.
- "States of the Aden Protectorates". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- Naval (2013-10-28). Western Arabia & The Red Sea. Routledge. p. 345. ISBN 9781136209956.
The 'Abdali Sultanate of Lahej and the Qu'aiti Sultanate of Mukalla are sufficiently organized to be described as states, while other territories, such as the Sheikhdom of 'Irqa, consist of a single town.
- "WHKMLA : History of Yemen". www.zum.de. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
al-Irqa (19th c-1967)
- Aitchison, G (1931). A Collection Of Treaties, Engagements And Sanads Relating To India And Neighbouring Countries. xi. Government of India. pp. 15–16.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - Aitchison, G (1931). A Collection Of Treaties, Engagements And Sanads Relating To India And Neighbouring Countries. xi. Government of India. p. 110.
- Reilly, B. (15 January 1936). "Letter to the residency of Aden". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- An Economic Survey of the Colonial Territories. H.M. Stationery Office. 1951. p. 134.
- Division, Great Britain Naval Intelligence (1946). Western Arabia and the Red Sea. Naval Intelligence Division. p. 147.