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Battle of Medina (1812) 1812

Battle of Medina (1812): Ottoman-medina
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1812Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationSaudi ArabiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictOttoman–Wahhabi warWikidata P361
ParticipantsOttoman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates24.4667, 39.6000Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Medina in 1812 was part of the First Campaign of the Ottoman–Wahhabi war. Following his defeat at the Battle of Al-Safra, Tusun Pasha's forces regrouped and made another attempt to reach Saud's Wahhabi forces in Medina.

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Location

24.4667, 39.6000 · Saudi Arabia

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