Battle of Tarafiyah

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Battle of Tarafiyah
Part of Saudi–Rashidi War
Date 24 September 1907 Location Tarafiyah, Qassim region, Arabia Result Emirate of Riyadh (Saudi) victory
Belligerents
Al Rashid Mutayr	Emirate of Riyadh
Commanders and leaders
Sultan Al Homoud Ibn Rashid Faisal al-Dawish (Mutayr tribe) Abalkhail Emir of Qassim region.	Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Strength
12,000	10,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

Battle of Tarafiyah on 24 September 1907, in town of Tarafiyah in Qassim region was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia, fought between Rashidi and Saudi rebels.

Background

After the execution of Abalkhail's cousin, Emir of Qassim, Abalkhail planned to revenege from his king, Ibn Saud. Abalkhail re-allied again with Rashidis, the traditional enemies of Ibn Saud. Abalkhail also made an alliance with Faisal Al-Duwaish, leader of Mutayr clan and the Ikhwan forces, who used to aid Ibn Saud forces in his former battles. Ibn Saud met the allied forces in the battle of Tarafiyah.

Result

The result of the battle was victory of Emirate of Riyadh.

Notes

References

• Battle of Tarafiyah, Arabic Wikipedia

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