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    Bahrain has a long history of human settlement dating back 50,000 years. Around 2500 BC, the Sumerians referred to Bahrain as Dilmun, a paradise described in ancient texts. Later, under Alexander the Great, Bahrain was known as Tylos and served as a Greek settlement. Through the 13th century, Bahrain was known as Awal. In the 19th century, the Al Khalifa dynasty began ruling Bahrain and signed treaties with the British. In the 20th century, Bahrain prospered through oil discovery and modernization under successive rulers, gaining independence in 1971 when Shaikh Isa Al Khalifa's reign ended and his son Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa became

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    Bahrain has a long history of human settlement dating back 50,000 years. Around 2500 BC, the Sumerians referred to Bahrain as Dilmun, a paradise described in ancient texts. Later, under Alexander the Great, Bahrain was known as Tylos and served as a Greek settlement. Through the 13th century, Bahrain was known as Awal. In the 19th century, the Al Khalifa dynasty began ruling Bahrain and signed treaties with the British. In the 20th century, Bahrain prospered through oil discovery and modernization under successive rulers, gaining independence in 1971 when Shaikh Isa Al Khalifa's reign ended and his son Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa became

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    THE ASIAN SCHOOL ,

    KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

    GRADE :8 SUBJECT: BAHRAIN HISTORY

    CHAPTER-1 - HISTORY OF BAHRAIN

    Evidence unearthed archeologist indicates that Bahrain was inhabited at least 50000 years ago and
    possibly 100000 years. Some flint tools found on the island suggest and prove that agriculture has been
    praticed in Bahrain as earlier as 8000AC.

    *) DILMUN:The first reference to Bahrain was the third millennium BC when it was known as Dilmun a
    paradise described in epic of Gilgamesh. This name was given by the Sumerians in around 2500BC.The
    ancient city of Bahrain Fort (Portugese Fort)has a population of 7000,a significant number among that
    time.

    *) TYLOS:The next significant chapter in Bahrain's history occurred during the time of Alexander the
    great, When the Macedonian Emperor's ship arrived at an island (Bahrain). The Greek renamed it as
    Tylos and settled here for some years.

    *) AWAL:During the Pre-Islamic era Bahrain was known as Awal until the 13th century AD. This name
    is associated with the name of Pagon idol worshipped by Awal Tribe. The name was given to Awal
    Island in the 13th century.

    *) AL KHALIFA DYNASTY: His majesty Al Khalifa has been ruling Bahrain since Ahmed Bin
    Muhammud Al Khalifa Al Fateh successors and his sons, Salman and Abdullah signed a treaty with the
    British East India Company in 1820 and 1861. Accession of Shaikh Isa Al Khalifa in 1864 marked the
    beginning of a period of stability and prosperity.

    *) 20th CENTURY:In the early 1930's direction Bahrain progressed rapidly under the direction of Shaikh
    Isa's succession, Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. The islands first electric power station was
    commissioned, oil was struck (1932) a telephone system was established and first aircraft landed during
    his period. Since 1961, the accession of Shaikh Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain continued the expression
    of peace and harmony created by the great grandfather over hundred years earlier. The declaration of
    independence on August 14,1971 began a new chapter in the island's history Shaikh Isa's 38 years reign
    saw Bahrain's development into a major regional banking trade centers. He died in 1999 . He was
    succeeded by his son Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa was proclaimed the country's first king (and
    Bahrain a Kingdom) after the people’s referendum whelming in favour since his attention to power. The
    popular King introduced a spring of reforms including holding elections, instituting a bicameral
    parliament and giving women right to vote.

    August 15 1971

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