Saudi–Rashidi War (1903–1907)

Saudi–Rashidi War
Part of Unification of Saudi Arabia
Date1903–1907
LocationQassim region, Arabia
Result Emirate of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) victory
Belligerents
Emirate of Ha'il
 Ottoman Empire
Emirate of Nejd and Hasa
Commanders and leaders

Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab
Ottoman Empire Sultan Al Homoud Ibn Rashid

Abalkhail Emir of Qassim region.

Abdulaziz Ibn Saud


Ibrahim bin Aqeel
Strength

20,000–25,000

Ottoman Empire 8 battalions[1]
10,000–12,000
Casualties and losses
at least 1,670 at least 937
2,600+[a]

Saudi–Rashidi War of 1903–1907, also referred as the First Saudi–Rashidi War or the Battles over Qasim, was engaged between the Saudi loyal forces of the newborn Emirate of Riyadh versus the Emirate of Ha'il (Jabal Shammar), under the Rashidis. The pro-Ottoman Rashidis were supported with 8 battalions of the Ottoman military forces. The warfare period of sporadic battles ended with Saudi takeover of the al-Qassim region, after decisive victory in Qassim on April 13, 1906,[2] though additional engagements followed in 1907.

Casualties

Saudi–Rashidi War (combined 2,607+ casualties):

References

  1. James Wynbrandt. A brief history of Saudi Arabia: p169.
  2. Mikaberidze, Alexander (2011). Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World: A Historical Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. p. 807. ISBN 978-1-59884-336-1.
  3. Saudi Arabia 1922-50

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