The Treaty of Jeddah, signed in 1927, between King Abdul Aziz and the United Kingdom, recognized the sovereignty of King Abdul Aziz over what was... Show moreThe Treaty of Jeddah, signed in 1927, between King Abdul Aziz and the United Kingdom, recognized the sovereignty of King Abdul Aziz over what was then known as the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd (these regions were unified into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932). In return, King Abdul Aziz would hold back his forces from attacking and harassing neighbouring British Protectorates. This treaty was renewed with modifications in 1936, the changes pertaining to the disposal of the effects of deceased pilgrims, the purchase of war materials by Saudi Arabia from UK manufacturers, etc. In English and Arabic. - Well-preserved. English and Arabic. Main Heritage Compact General JX636 1892, 1937, no. 10 Book Item-ID: i16875497 BIB-ID: 1510968 Show less
