Historical Events tagged with "sheikh isa"

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Politics & Government

Bahrain Achieves Independence from Britain

August 15th, 1971 53 years ago

Bahrain's independence from the United Kingdom marked a significant turning point in its history. This shift came after negotiations that began in the mid-20th century, aimed at ending British colonial rule in the Persian Gulf. The efforts of various Bahraini leaders and growing nationalist sentiments played critical roles in this transition. On this day, the United Kingdom officially ended its protectorate status, allowing Bahrain to assume full sovereignty.

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