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Which historical figure founded the Second Saudi State and made Riyadh its capital?

  • Ibn Saud

  • Muhammad bin Saud

  • Turki ibn Abdullah

  • Abdulaziz ibn Saud

Answer

Turki ibn Abdullah founded the Second Saudi State in the early 19th century and made Riyadh its capital in 1825. This marked an important milestone in the history of the city and the region.
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