Rubeaten
Rubeaten was a sheikhdom and dependency of Upper Yafa
Timeline
Early 18th century: Rubeaten becomes a dependency of Upper Yafa.1873: The Ottoman Empire sends troops into Rubeaten and forces the polity to pay a yearly tribute.July 1901: Rubeaten breaks free from being an Ottoman tributary.February 1915: During World War I, Rubeaten submits to an Ottoman invasion and raises their flag.1918: Following the end of World War I, Rubeaten is annexed by the Mutawakkilite [Kingdom of Yemen].Geography
Rubeatean was bordered by Juban and Na'wah on the north, and Shaib on the south.It was divided into 4 districts which spanned a total of 15 villages.
Government
As of 1905, Rubeaten was ruled by 3 sheikhs:- Yahia bin Askar bin Abdulla
- Saleh bin Ahmad Ali
- Yahia Nasir Omar Shibren