Battle of Bekeriyah (1904)

Battle of Bekeriyah
Part of Saudi–Rashidi War
Date June 15, 1904
Location Qassim region, Arabia
Result Emirate of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) victory
Belligerents
Al Rashid Emirate of Nejd and Hasa
Commanders and leaders
Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Strength
20,000 12,000
Casualties and losses
1,300 900

Battle of Bekeriyah was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia campaign, between Rashidi and Saudi rebels. It occurred in June 1904 at the town of Bekeriyah in Qassim region. After Ibn Saud's victory in the Battle of Dilam, Ibn Saud tried to expand his power by capturing Qassim, weakening his Rashidi enemies and their Ottoman allies. The battle ended in Saudi victory with heavy casualties on both sides.

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