Bahrain

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The Pearl of the Gulf
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44 Moments
1602
1601
Bahrain's control shifts to the Safavid Empire in history.
1558
Ottomans' conquest of Bahrain from the Portuguese.
1521
Bahrain's incorporation into the Portuguese Empire via conquest by Antonio Correia.
1485
Portuguese ships mark the Gulf's early history with their arrival.
1484
1252
Rise of the Usfurid dynasty in Eastern Arabia, including governance over Bahrain islands.
1153
Seljuk Turks' interest peaks due to strategic location, establishing presence in the region.
1075
1047
0899
The Rise of the Qarmatian State in Bahrain
0749
Baghdad's rise boosts Bahrain's trade with China and South Asia for foreign goods.
0691
Historical significance of the Al Khamis Mosque's construction as one of the oldest in the area.
0628
Bahrain joins Islamic Caliphate, historical significant event in regional history.