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Who founded the country's modern state in the 19th century, unifying the tribes and defeating the Ottomans at Al Wajbah in 1893?
Answer: Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani — Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (c. 1825-1913) is regarded as the founder of modern Qatar, having unified the tribes and led the victory at the Battle of Al Wajbah, securing autonomy.
- A Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani ✓
- B Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
- C Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani
- D Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani
Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (c. 1825-1913) is regarded as the founder of modern Qatar, having unified the tribes and led the victory at the Battle of Al Wajbah, securing autonomy.