Episode 1 of 2
Cession of Territory
- When
- 1838
- Where
- Aden
- Part of
- British forces capture Aden
In 1838, Lahej ceded 194 km2 including Aden to the British under Muhsin bin Fadl.
Under the rule of Muhsin bin Fadl, Lahej ceded 194 km2 (75 sq mi) including Aden to the British in 1838. This cession provided the legal basis for the subsequent British military expedition and the establishment of the Aden Settlement.
Sources
- Aden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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