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Saudi–Rashidi War (1903–1907)

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at least 937

Period
  
1903 – 1907

Result
  
Emirate of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) victory

Similar
  
Ottoman–Wahhabi War, Unification of Saudi Arabia, Ikhwan Revolt, Battle of Riyadh, Nejd Expedition

Saudi–Rashidi War of 1903–1907, also referred as the First Saudi–Rashidi War or the Battles over Qasim, was engaged between the Saudi loyal forces of the newborn Emirate of Riyadh versus the Emirate of Ha'il (Jabal Shammar), under the Rashidis. The pro-Ottoman Rashidis were supported with 8 battalions of the Ottoman military forces. The warfare period of sporadic battles ended with Saudi takeover of the al-Qassim region, after decisive victory in Qassim on April 13, 1906, though additional engagements followed in 1907.

Casualties

Saudi–Rashidi War (combined 2,607+ casualties):

  • Battle of Unaizah (1904) - 372 killed.
  • Battle of Buraidah - unknown.
  • Battle of Bekeriyah (1904) - 2,200 killed.
  • Battle of Shinanah (1904) - unknown.
  • Battle of Rawdat Muhanna (1906) - 35+ killed.
  • Battle of Tarafiyah (1907) - unknown.
  • References

    Saudi–Rashidi War (1903–1907) Wikipedia