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Letter written by Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani to the British Resident
© National Museum of Qatar
20th century
Object Name: Letter
Period: 20th century
Date: 1949-1974
Dimensions: 210 mm (H) x 210 mm (L)
Medium: paper
Registration Number: QNM.D.2019.0001.12
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Following his father's abdication, the late Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah assumed the throne in the year 1949. This letter was written and sent by Sheikh Ali to the British Resident at the time, informing him that he has accepted being appointed as ruler of Qatar. The letter is dated August 20, 1949 (25 Shawwal 1368 AH).
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These galleries present pivotal moments in Qatar's modern history, from 1500s to the present. These moments have made Qatar into the nation that we know today. Discover the leaders who have guided their people, the battles and events that have defined the nation and Qatar's vision for the future. The history of the nation unfolds through letters, newspapers, maps, artefacts, stamps, currency, historical photographs and testimonies of the people. They are witnesses to his crucial period, which continues to shape the development of the country and to enrichthe collective memory of the Qatari people.
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