Capture of Riyadh
Recaptures Riyadh and begins the formation of the modern Saudi state.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
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Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud Biography and Timeline
Follow Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud through 25 dated historical records for Saudi Arabia.
Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1902–1952Years on this page
1902
1903
Battle of Dilam
Defeats opposing forces at Dilam and strengthens control south of Riyadh.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1904
Annexation of Sudayr
Extends Saudi authority across Sudayr and neighboring central Arabian districts.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
Capture of Buraydah
Brings Buraydah under Saudi control during the Qassim campaign.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
Capture of Unayzah
Captures Unayzah after defeating forces loyal to the Rashidi emirate.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1906
Battle of Rawdat Muhanna
Defeats the Rashidi army and strengthens Saudi control of Qassim.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1913
Annexation of Al-Ahsa
Takes Al-Ahsa after Ottoman forces surrender and withdraw by sea.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1919
Battle of Turubah
Directs Saudi policy during the victory over Hashemite forces at Turubah.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1920
Battle of Hijla
Completes the campaign bringing much of Aseer under Saudi authority.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1921
Capture of Hail
Brings Hail and the Rashidi emirate under Saudi control.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1922
Aseer Campaign
Directs the campaign completing Saudi authority across Aseer.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1924
Entry into Mecca
Enters Mecca peacefully as the Hejaz campaign advances.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1925
Siege of Jeddah
Directs the siege that ends Hashemite rule in Jeddah.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1926
King of Hejaz and Nejd
Is proclaimed King of the Hejaz while retaining rule over Nejd.
Role range: 1902-1953
1927
Treaty of Jeddah
Secures British recognition of the independence of his territories.
Role range: 1902-1953
1929
Battle of Sabilla
Defeats the rebellious Ikhwan and secures central royal authority.
Role range: 1902-1932 – 1902-1953
1930
Integration of Jazan
Completes the integration of Jazan into the developing Saudi state.
Role range: 1902-1953
1932
Unification Decree
Issues the decree unifying his territories as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Role range: 1902-1953
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Proclaimed
Becomes king of the newly named Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Role range: 1902-1953
1933
Oil Concession Agreement
Approves the concession agreement beginning commercial oil exploration.
Role range: 1902-1953
1938
Dammam Number Seven
Receives confirmation of commercial oil production from Dammam Number Seven.
Role range: 1902-1953
1939
First Saudi Oil Export
Inaugurates the first shipment of Saudi crude oil for export.
Role range: 1902-1953
1945
Arab League Founded
Supports Saudi Arabia becoming a founding member of the Arab League.
Role range: 1902-1953
1950
Trans-Arabian Pipeline Completed
Oversees expansion of Saudi oil exports through the Trans-Arabian Pipeline.
Role range: 1902-1953
1952
Saudi Monetary Agency Established
Establishes the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to manage currency and banking.
Role range: 1902-1953
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.