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History of Al Mukalla


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Al Mukalla was founded in 1035 as a fishing settlement. This area was included in Oman state until middle of the 11th century, and later this area was included in Yemen states.

It was the capital of the Qu'aiti State of Hadhramaut until 1967 when it became a part of South Yemen. The Qu'aiti State was part of the Eastern Aden Protectorate until that merger. A British Resident Advisor was stationed at Al Mukalla.

Some people of the tribe Bafana who migrated to India and settled in Hyderabad claims that their ancestors were rulers of this place.

In 1934,

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