D. Khaled Al -Hamdani
Bahrain witnessed the early ninth century AH – the fifteenth AD, the decline and weak of the role of the Asfouris, and the escalation of the role of Jabour as new local Arab forces, which represented a continuation of the tribal forces that managed to draw the features of an important stage of local rule in the region, during the period between «820 AH – 931 AH», “1446 AD – 1525 AD”, and its influence extended to include wide parts of the center and east of the Arabian Peninsula.
Jabour, whose lineage dates back to the Bani Amer bin Aqeel tribe, has emerged in the political scene led by Sheikh Zamil bin Hussein bin Nasser bin Jabr, who is considered the actual founder of the emirate. And who succeeded in filling the political void, taking advantage of the new political and social conditions in Bahrain resulting from the weak influence of the Asfouris and the emergence of new alliances and tribal relations so that it can extend its control over the Bahrain desert first, and then Al -Ahsa, Qatif, the aspects and the internal and coastal cities in Bahrain second, to go after it towards finding beneficiating from his new tribal relations, so his influence extended from the center of the Arabian Peninsula to its east and coasts East to contribute to this to achieve a political unit that can achieve security and stability, and at the same time protect the caravan and pilgrimage roads. His vision was clear, as he worked to gain the loyalty of the cities and tribes together, establishing the Emirate of Jabour, which organized its military and administrative affairs to include the residents of all aspects of the center and east of the Arabian Peninsula, in a social scene that reflects the dimension of its political view.
After the death of Zamil, the referee received his son Saif for a short period, but his brother was more good efforts to consolidate and confirm the rule of Jabour, thanks to his military experience and political efficiency. The emirate expanded during his reign, especially in light of the weakness of the jars and the Kingdom of Hormuz. Those who tried to obstruct the rise of Jabour through failed political plots, which ended with the restoration of the influence and control of Jabour in the eastern Arabian Peninsula and the coasts and the Arabian Gulf Islands.
In conclusion, the Emirate of Jabour represented a distinctive model in the history of the region, as it combined political sophistication with tribal power and relying on new loyalties. She contributed to the stability of the Arabian Gulf during a turbulent period, and was the nucleus of the idea of strong local rule before modern times. And a distinguished model in management, leadership and identity.
