Capture of Yanbu (1811) 1811
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1811 | 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 | Ottoman–Wahhabi war | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 24.0790, 38.0600 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Yanbu, or Yanbu Landing, in 1811 was a military engagement that began the First Campaign of the Ottoman–Wahhabi war. It occurred with virtually no resistance as the Wahhabis had no troops in the area when the Ottomans initially arrived.
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