Battle of Mesaimeer (1851 AD)
Battle of Mesaimeer (Qatari tribes vs Bahrain & Abu Dhabi (nominally allied with Qatar) Supported by:) took place in 1851 AD.
Battle facts
- Year: 1851 AD
- Era: Modern
- Side A: Qatari tribes
- Side B: Bahrain, Abu Dhabi (nominally allied with Qatar) Supported by:
- Commanders (A): Mohammed bin Thani, Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani
- Commanders (B): Muhammad bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Saeed bin Tahnun Al Nahyan
- Casualties: approx. undefined
- Outcome: Stalemate
Bahraini and Abu Dhabi forces retreat
Qatar defects to the Emirate of Nejd
Eventual treaty regranting Bahrain dominion over Qatar in exchange for an annual zakat to the Emirate of Nejd
- Coordinates: 25.190°, 51.490°
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