Expedition to Najd (1817–1818)
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The Najd Expedition (Turkish: Nejd Seferi) was a series of military conflicts waged by Egypt on behalf of the Ottoman Empire from 1817 to 1818. It was part of the Ottoman–Saudi War that lasted from 1811 to 1818. The campaign of 1817/8 was led by Ibrahim Pasha, with the goal of capturing Diriyah and ending the First Saudi State by the order of the Ottoman sultan Mahmud II.
Quick Facts Ottoman Invasion of Najd 1817–1818, Date ...
Ottoman Invasion of Najd 1817–1818 | |||||||
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Part of the Ottoman–Saudi War | |||||||
Ibrahim Pasha's march in Najd | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ottoman Empire | First Saudi State | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ibrahim Pasha | Abdullah I | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
8,000 men 6,000 camles | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
4,700 total killed.[1] |
200 in Mawiyyah 70 or 160 in Ar Rass 800 in Dhuruma 1,300 in Diriyah[2] |
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