Battle of Tarafiyah (1907)
Battle of Tarafiyah on 24 September 1907, in town of Tarafiyah in Qassim region was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia, fought between Rashidi and Saudi rebels.
Background
After the execution of Abalkhail's cousin, Emir of Qassim, Abalkhail planned to revenege from his king, Ibn Saud. Abalkhail re-allied again with Rashidis, the traditional enemies of Ibn Saud. Abalkhail also made an alliance with Faisal Al-Duwaish, leader of Mutayr clan and the Ikhwan forces, who used to aid Ibn Saud forces in his former battles. Ibn Saud met the allied forces in the battle of Tarafiyah.
Result
The result of the battle was victory of Emirate of Riyadh.
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