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Abdullah bin Sabah

Abdullah bin Sabah (Abdullah I) (1756 - 1814) was the second ruler of Kuwait's royal al-Sabah dynasty, ruling from 1776-1814. Sheikh Abdullah I was the youngest son of Sabah bin Jaber, upon whose death he succeeded.

The Reign of Abdullah bin Sabah

Bin Sabah is credited with building the first defensive walls in Kuwait.

During this period, Kuwait extended its commercial contacts into what is now India, Yemen, and Iraq. Also during this period, Kuwait established relations with the British East India Company.

See also:

• History of Kuwait

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