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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Battle Of Shinanah (1904)

Emirate of Riyadh

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

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

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