Battle of Shinanah (1904) explained

Conflict:Battle of Shinanah
Partof:Saudi–Rashidi War
Date:29 September 1904
Place:, Qassim region, Arabia
Casus:Saudi expansion on north
Result:Emirate of Riyadh victory.
Combatant1: Al Rashid
Ottoman Empire
Combatant2: Emirate of Riyadh
  • 'Utaybah tribe
Commander1: Abdulaziz bin Mitab
Commander2: Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Strength1:25,000
Strength2:10,000
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

Battle of Shinanah was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia campaign, between Rashidi and Saudi rebels. It occurred on 29 September 1904, in town of Shinanah in Qassim region. After Ibn Saud victory in Battle of Bekeriyah, Ibn Saud planned to conquer the whole Qassim region. Ibn Rashid also planned to regain control on the region. The battle ended with Saudi victory, Ibn Saud gained thousands of the remains Turkish supplies in the town, Ibn Rashid and his Ottoman allies forced to move back to Rawdat Muhanna.

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