Battle of Shinanah (1904)

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.

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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