Capture of Yanbu (1811)
1811 confrontation between the Ottomans and Saudi State / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The capture of Yanbu, or Yanbu Landing, was a bloodless confrontation between the Saudis and Ottomans in 1811.[4]
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Capture of Yanbu | |||||||
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Part of the Ottoman–Wahhabi War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ottoman Empire | First Saudi State | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tusun Pasha | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
14,000 men[2] | 300 men[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
None | All surrendered |
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