Ali ben Aïssa explained

Ali ben Aïssa
Native Name:علي بن عيسى
Native Name Lang:ar
Birth Date:18th Century
Death Date:1860s
Birth Place:Beni Ferguén El-Milia, Deylik of Algiers
Birth Name:Aïssa Mahmed El Fergani
Allegiance: Deylik of Algiers
Beylik of Constantine
Branch:Zwawas of the Bey of Constantine
Rank:Khalifa
Commands:Captain of Constantine
Battles:French conquest of Algeria

Ali ben Aïssa, also known as Ali ben Aissa, or Aïssa Mahmed El Fergani, born sometime in the 18th century at Beni ferguén El-Milia, was an Algerian commander, and one of the favorites of Ahmed Bey. He also served as Khaznadji, the most important position in the Beylik of Constantine behind the Bey. He was from the Beni Fergan tribe.[1]

References

  1. Book: Revue de Paris. 1842. Meline, Cans.. fr.