The Emirs of the Second Diriyah Before the Establishment of the First Saudi State in Light of Local Sources

This research examines the chronology of rule in Diriyah after its founding by Prince Mani' bin Rabi'ah al-Muraidi, and the most prominent princes who assumed power during the period between 1446 and 1727, when Imam Muhammad bin Saud founded the First Saudi State. The study traced texts found in local historical sources, by many historians such as Ibn Bishr, Ibn Lebun, al-Fakhri, Ibn Essa, and other historians, and attempted to list those who assumed the emirate based on these texts. The study concluded with a list of these 19 princes.