Overview
The Emirate of Diriyah, also known as the First Saudi State, was a polity that existed on the Arabian Peninsula from 1744 to 1818. Founded by Muhammad bin Saud Al Muqrin, the emir of Diriyah, and religious leader Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, it propagated the Wahhabi religious doctrine under the political leadership of the House of Saud. This socio-religious reform movement was established through a pact between the two leaders.
Historical Periods
Emirate of Diriyah (1744–1761)
1744 CE – 1761 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 5,598 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1762–1762)
1762 CE – 1762 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 16,492 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1763–1768)
1763 CE – 1768 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 27,268 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1769–1771)
1769 CE – 1771 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 57,470 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1772–1774)
1772 CE – 1774 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 59,469 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1775–1777)
1775 CE – 1777 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 63,960 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1778–1779)
1778 CE – 1779 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 71,671 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1780–1782)
1780 CE – 1782 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 86,074 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1783–1787)
1783 CE – 1787 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 112,488 km²
Emirate of Diriyah (1788–1790)
1788 CE – 1790 CE
Capital: اتميدهArea: 274,468 km²
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