Battle of Kef (1694) explained

Conflict:Battle Of El Kef
Date:June 24 1694
Place:El Kef, Tunisia
Result:Algerian victory
Combatant1: Regency of Algiers
Commander1: Hadj Chabane
Commander2: Mohamed Bey El Mouradi
Strength1:Unknown
Strength2:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

The Battle of Kef was fought in 1694, between the Deylik of Algiers, and Muradid Tunis, during the Tunisian-Algerian War of 1694.

Battle

On June 24, the same day that the Tunisian-Algerian war started, the Algerians arrived under Kef. Mohamed Bey attempting to save himself allied with the Moroccans, albeit as they had no common borders, the Moroccans could do nothing other than send him weaponry. Knowing that his weak army couldn't defeat the Algerians, he decided to offer a tribute. Hadj Chabane refused this, and attacked the Tunisians after two unsuccessful attacks carried about by Mohamed Bey. The battle ended in a catastrophic defeat for the Tunisians, who fled from the invading forces.

Aftermath

Mohamed bey retreated into Tunis and planned on fortifying the town, and holding back the Algerian forces.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Grammont, H.-D. de Auteur du texte. Histoire d'Alger sous la domination turque (1515-1830), par H.-D. de Grammont. (5 juin 1886.). 1887. EN.
  2. Web site: Les Deys 2. 2021-03-25. exode1962.fr.