Draft:Battle of Al-Nisiah

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Battle of Al-Nisiah
Part of Unification of Saudi Arabia
Date2 November 1921
Location
Al Nisiah 38 km away from city of Hail
Result

Victory of the Ikhwan

Start of Conquest of Ha'il
Belligerents
Emirate of Nejd and Hasa Emirate of Jabal Shammar
Commanders and leaders

Ibn Saud

Faisal al-Duwaish
Muhammad bin Talal Al Rashid
Strength
2000 from the Ikhwani milita[1]

1,500 from Shammar 700 from Shammar's Beduions

2 cannons [1]
Casualties and losses

480 killed

[2]

600 killed

[2]

Battle of Al-Nisiah is a battle that took place in 1921 AD/1340 AH Between the Emirate of Jabal Shammar led by Muhammad bin Talal Al Rashid and the army of the Ikhwan affiliated with the Emirate of Nejd and Hasa, consisting of Bunai Mutair led by Faisal Al Duawish The battle ended with the retreat of Muhammad bin Talal Al Rashid and his entry into The walls of Hail. What followed the battle was: the shrinkage of the Emirate of Jabal Shammar as the Ikhwan forces were integrated to besiege it. The siege continued for several months and ended with a peace treaty, after which the city of Hail was handed over to King Abdulaziz Al Saud.

References

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  1. ^ a b 280 تاريخ نجد الحديث، أمين الريحاني، صفحة
  2. ^ a b [2]تحفة المشتاق في أخبار نجد والحجاز والعراق، عبد الله بن محمد البسام حوادث عام1340 هــ