Rubeaten was a sheikhdom and dependency of Upper Yafa.

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Geography

Rubeatean was bordered by Juban and Na'wah on the north, and Shaib on the south.[1]

It was divided into 4 districts which spanned a total of 15 villages.[1]

Government

As of 1905, Rubeaten was ruled by 3 sheikhs:[1]

Demographics

As of 1905, Rubeaten had a population of 2000.[1]

Military

As of 1905, Rubeaten had 400 fighting men.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Military report on the British Protectorate of Aden and the Amir of Dala's territories, with special reports on certain other tribes and adjoining border districts. Government Central Printing Office, Simla. 1 May 1905. pp. 270–272.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ "8th Weekly Letter". Political Resident at Aden. 20 February 1915.
  3. ^ Records of Yemen, 1798-1960: 1940-1950. Archive Editions. 1993. p. 474. ISBN 9781852073701.
  4. ^ Redl, Ernest (1 May 1905). "Section I - a Military Report on the British Protectorate of Aden". Military report on the British Protectorate of Aden and the Amir of Dala's territories, with special reports on certain other tribes and adjoining border districts. Government Central Printing Office, Simla. p. 17.((cite book)): CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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