Career
He was also the son-in-law of Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab. He ruled from 1765 until 1803. During his reign, the domain of the House of Saud extended into Riyadh with Abdul Aziz"s victory there.
This victory allowed the House of Saud to rule all of Najd.
Their standing was also boosted by Abdul Aziz"s practice of holding open meetings where tribal elders could meet with him, allowing access to their ruler. In 1803, Abdul Aziz was assassinated by a man from A"amarah in Iraq by a stiletto, when Abdul Aziz was leading Asr Salat in Director"aiyah.
