Battle Of Shinanah (1904)
Emirate of Riyadh
Commanders and leaders
Abdulaziz bin Mitab
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud Strength
25,000
10,000 Casualties and losses
Unknown
Unknown
- 'Utaybah tribe
The Battle of Shinanah was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia campaign, between the Rashidi dynasty and Saudi rebels. It occurred on 29 September 1904, in the town of Shinanah in Qassim region. After Ibn Saud's victory in Battle of Bekeriyah, he planned to conquer the whole Qassim region. Ibn Rashid also planned to regain control of the region. The battle ended in a Saudi victory, Ibn Saud gained extensive Turkish supplies in the town. Ibn Rashid and his Ottoman allies were forced to retreat to Rawdat Muhanna.
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