Battle of Byssel (1815 AD)
Battle of Byssel (Eyalet of Egypt vs Emirate of Diriyah & Zahran tribe) took place in 1815 AD during Ottoman-Saudi War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1815 AD
- Date: 1815-01-01
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Ottoman-Saudi War
- Side A: Eyalet of Egypt
- Side B: Emirate of Diriyah, Zahran tribe
- Commanders (A): 23px Muhammad Ali Pasha, 23px Hassan Pasha, 23px Abidin Bey, 23px Mahou Bey, 23px Ahmad Bonaparte
- Commanders (B): Abdallah I, Faisal bin Saud, Tami bin Shuaib, Bakrosh bin A'llas, Ibn Melha
- Casualties: approx. 400–500 killed5,000 killed
300 prisoners (50 executed)
- Outcome: Ottoman-Egyptian victory
- Coordinates: 21.500°, 41.000°
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