1902 ⟶ Ibn Saud Captures Riyadh, Beginning Saudi Unification

January 13: The Unification of Saudi Arabia begins.
Timelines Logo
Year
1744
1902
1925
1927
2018

👑 Foundation of the First Saudi State

The First Saudi State is founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud.⟶
Foundation of the First Saudi State (1744)
WahhabismPolitical FormationIslam
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

👑 Ibn Saud Captures Riyadh, Beginning Saudi Unification

January 13: The Unification of Saudi Arabia begins.⟶
Ibn Saud Captures Riyadh, Beginning Saudi Unification (1902)
UnificationArabiaExpansionismWahhabism
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

⚔️ Saudi Capture of Mecca and Medina

Saudi conquest of Hejaz.⟶
Saudi Capture of Mecca and Medina (1925)
WahhabismOttoman EmpireConquestReligious AuthorityIslamic HistoryUnification
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia's Independence Achieved

May 20: Saudi Arabia gains independence.⟶
Saudi Arabia's Independence Achieved (1927)
IndependencePolitical HistoryMonarchyNation BuildingWahhabism
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

🚗 Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving

June 24: Saudi Arabia allows women to drive.⟶
Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving (2018)
Women's RightsSocial ReformGender EqualityModernization
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia