History Of Bahrain
Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf. Although Bahrain became an independent country in 1971, the history of these islands starts from ancient times. Bahrain's strategic location in the Persian Gulf has brought rule and influence from the Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Portuguese, the Arabs, and the British.
Read more about History Of Bahrain: Ancient History, Islam, The Qarmatian Republic, Uyunid, Usfurid, and Jabrid Dynasties, Portuguese Rule, Safavid Hegemony and The Beglarbegi of Kuhgilu, Omani Invasion and Subsequent Instability, Al Khalifa and British Protectorate, Independent Bahrain
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