Battle of Al-Safra (1812)

Battle of Al-Safra (Eyalet of Egypt vs Emirate of Diriyah) took place in 1812 during Ottoman-Saudi War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1812
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman-Saudi War
• Side A: Eyalet of Egypt
• Side B: Emirate of Diriyah
• Commanders (A): Muhammad Ali Pasha, Tusun Pasha
• Commanders (B): Saud bin Abdulaziz, Abdullah bin Saud, Mas'ud Bin Madhian, Faisal bin Mas'ud, Habab Bin Qahisan
• Casualties: 4,500–5,000 killed 7 cannons captured (Eyalet of Egypt), 600 killed (Emirate of Diriyah)
• Outcome: Wahhabi victory
• Coordinates: 23.856°, 38.902°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Al-Safra · Wikidata entry