Battle of Shinanah (1904)

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.

Battle of Shinanah
Part of Saudi–Rashidi War
Battle of Shinanah (1904) is located in Saudi Arabia
Battle of Shinanah (1904)

Location of Shinanah [ar], Saudi Arabia[1]
Date29 September 1904
Location25°48′46″N 43°26′47″E / 25.8128°N 43.4463°E / 25.8128; 43.4463
Result Emirate of Riyadh victory.
Belligerents
Al Rashid
Ottoman Empire

Emirate of Riyadh

  • 'Utaybah tribe
Commanders and leaders
Abdulaziz bin Mitab Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Strength
25,000 10,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

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  1. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ash Shinanah, Saudi Arabia".

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