Khalid bin Saud usurps the throne from Faisal bin Turki in Nejd (1838–1843)

Khalid bin Saud, a 19th-century prince and second-cousin of Faisal bin Turki, was put forward by the Egyptian governor Khurshid Pasha as a rival candidate for the throne of the Second Saudi State. Faisal, who had ruled from 1834 to 1838, was forced back into captivity in Cairo in December 1838, and Khalid's rule was later described as ineffective. Faisal reclaimed the throne in 1843.

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Background. The Second Saudi State, located mainly in Nejd, was established in 1824 by Turki bin Abdullah. Faisal bin Turki, the second ruler of that state and seventh head of the House of Saud, first ruled from 1834 to 1838. He continued to oppose Ottoman forces, and the Egyptian governor of Arabia, Khurshid Pasha, backed a rival candidate, Khalid bin Saud, a second-cousin of Faisal.

Usurpation. In December 1838, Faisal attempted to come to terms with Khurshid Pasha but was forced to return to captivity a second time in Cairo. The passages do not state exactly when Khalid bin Saud assumed power, but his rule was later characterized as ineffective, and Abdullah bin Thunayan revolted against him and took control before Faisal's eventual return.

Restoration. Following the withdrawal of Egyptian troops from Najd in 1841, Faisal was released from Cairo in 1843. He returned to Riyadh and reclaimed the throne, ruling until 1865. His return marked the end of Khalid bin Saud’s period of influence and the consolidation of Faisal’s power in central Arabia.

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