Battle of Shinanah (1904) 1904
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 September 1904 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1904 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Saudi Arabia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Saudi–Rashidi War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 25.8128, 43.4463 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Shinanah was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia campaign, between the Rashidi dynasty and Saudi rebels. It occurred on 29 September 1904, in the town of Shinanah in Qassim region. After Ibn Saud's victory in Battle of Bekeriyah, he planned to conquer the whole Qassim region. Ibn Rashid also planned to regain control of the region. The battle ended in a Saudi victory, Ibn Saud gained extensive Turkish supplies in the town. Ibn Rashid and his Ottoman allies were forced to retreat to Rawdat Muhanna.
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