Emir of Qatar
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This is a list of emirs of Qatar. The emirs of Qatar are members of the Al-Thani dynasty and the state of Qatar was founded in 1868 by Muhammad bin Thani. The house of Al-Thani descend from Banu Tamim and are typical Arabic polygamous house.
Al-Thani dynasty
Rulers (Hakim)
- Sheikh Muhammad bin Thani (12 September 1868 - 1878)
- Sheikh Jasim bin Muhammad Al-Thani (1878 - 17 July 1913)
- Sheikh 'Abdu'llah bin Qasim Al-Thani (17 July 1913 - 20 August 1949)
- Sheikh 'Ali bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani (20 August 1949 - 24 October 1960)
- Sheikh Ahmad ibn `Ali Al Thani (24 October 1960 - 3 September 1971)
Emirs
- Sheikh Ahmad ibn `Ali Al Thani (3 September 1971 - 22 February 1972)
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani (22 February 1972 - 27 June 1995)
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (27 June 1995 - Present)