Question

Challenges faced by sheikh sultan bin saqr al qasimi

Answer 1

Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi (18th century – 1866) was the ruler ... He was known for his objection to British interference in the issues of the coast and the attacks .

Answer 2

Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi (18th century – 1866) was the ruler (1803–1840, 1840–1866) of the emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah on the Trucial Coast (currently known as the United Arab Emirates). He was known as one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the Al Qasimi family in the UAE. He was known for his objection to British interference in the issues of the coast and the attacks against British shipping that took place under his rule. Following a series of such attacks extending to the coast of India, a British expeditionary force was sent to Ras Al Khaimah and sacked the town, setting it to fire and also burning the vessels, 'upwards of fifty', in the port. The fleet then sailed to attack other Al Qasimi ports in the Persian Gulf, including Lingah.