Rubeaten was a sheikhdom and dependency of Upper Yafa.
Rubeaten was a dependency of Upper Yafa since the early 18th century.[1]
In 1873, the Ottoman Empire sent troops into Rubeaten and forced them to pay a yearly tribute.[1]
In July 1901, Rubeaten broke free from being an Ottoman tributary.[1]
In February 1915, during World War I, Rubeaten submitted to the Ottoman invasion and raised the Ottoman flag.[2]
Following the end of World War I in 1918, Rubeaten was annexed by the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen.[3]
Rubeatean was bordered by Juban and Na'wah on the north, and Shaib on the south.[1]
It was divided into 4 districts which spanned a total of 15 villages.[1]
As of 1905, Rubeaten was ruled by 3 sheikhs:[1]
As of 1905, Rubeaten had a population of 2000.[1]
As of 1905, Rubeaten had 400 fighting men.[4]