Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani

ModernEmperorQatar1920 — ?

Qatari emir during transition to independence.

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Quick Facts

Born

1920

Country

Qatar

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)14

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)28

Total Score49.1

Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani — Complete Timeline

1960 AD

Accession as Emir of QatarPolitical Action◆ Major

Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani became the Emir of Qatar on October 24, 1960, after the abdication of his father, Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani. His reign coincided with Qatar's transition from a British protectorate to an independent state.

SuccessionMonarchyQatar

Impact: national

1971 AD

Qatar's Independence from the United KingdomPolitical Action◆ Major

Under Emir Ahmad bin Ali, Qatar declared independence from the United Kingdom on September 3, 1971, ending the British protectorate. He signed a treaty of friendship with Britain and established Qatar as a sovereign state.

IndependenceDecolonizationStatehood

Impact: nationalconstructive

1972 AD

Deposition by Khalifa bin Hamad Al ThaniPolitical Action◆ Major

On February 22, 1972, Emir Ahmad bin Ali was deposed in a bloodless coup led by his cousin, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, while Ahmad was abroad in Iran. The coup was supported by the Al Thani family and the Qatari military.

CoupPower StruggleDeposition

Impact: nationaldestructive