Battle of Tarafiyah (1907) explained

Conflict:Battle of Tarafiyah
Partof:Saudi–Rashidi War
Date:24 September 1907
Place:Tarafiyah, Qassim region, Arabia
Casus:Death of Abalkhail's cousin, Emir of Qassim
Result:Emirate of Riyadh victory
Combatant1: Al Rashid
Mutayr
Rebel Qassim region
Combatant2: Emirate of Riyadh
Commander1: Sultan bin Hamoud Al Rashid
Faisal al-Dawish (Mutayr tribe)
Muhammad Abdullah Abalkhail Emir of Qassim region.
Commander2: Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Strength1:12,000
Strength2:10,000
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

The Battle of Tarafiyah (ar|معركة الطَّرَفِيَّة) was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia, fought between the Rashidi dynasty and Saudi rebels in the town of Tarafiyah in Qassim region. The battle took place on 24 September 1907 and resulted in a Saudi victory.

Background

After the execution of Abalkhail's cousin, Emir of Qassim, Abalkhail planned to take revenge from his king, Ibn Saud. Abalkhail re-allied again with the Rashidis, the traditional enemies of Ibn Saud. Abalkhail also made an alliance with Faisal Al-Duwaish, leader of the Mutayr clan and the Ikhwan forces, who used to aid Ibn Saud forces in his former battles. Ibn Saud met the allied forces in the battle of Tarafiyah.

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