The Siege of Oujda was a disastrous campaign led by Abu Sa'id Uthman II in 1314, he fails to capture the city cause of the vigorous resistance by the Zayyanids.
| Siege of Oujda | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Kingdom of Tlemcen |
 Marinids | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Abu Hammu I |
Abu Sa'id Uthman II | ||||||
Background edit
After the Siege of Tlemcen (1299–1307), The Zayyanids experienced 7 years of prosperity and peace, after the Merinids abandonend their conquests, until Abu Said Uthman II reinitiated yet another conflict with the Zayyanids. He divided his forces into two columns led by his sons while he himself advanced towards the Moulouya River. Opting to attack Oujda.[1][2]
Siege edit
Facing vigorous resistance, Abu Sa’id Uthman II leads a disastrous campaign as he fails to capture the city of Oujda. Instead, he turns to devastate the outskirts of Tlemcen. However, fearing rebellion back in Morocco, Abu Sa’id Uthman II ultimately gives up and retreats.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
References edit
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