Battle of Zeila (1841 AD)
Battle of Zeila (Sharmarke Ali Saleh’s forces vs Sayyid Mohamed El-Barr's forces) took place in 1841 AD.
Battle facts
- Year: 1841 AD
- Date: 1841-01-01
- Era: Modern
- Side A: Sharmarke Ali Saleh’s forces
- Side B: Sayyid Mohamed El-Barr's forces
- Commanders (A): Sharmarke Ali Saleh, Mohamed Diban
- Commanders (B): Sayyid Mohamed el-Barr
- Casualties: approx. UnknownEntire garrison captured
- Outcome: Sharmarke Ali Saleh victory
Sharmarke Ali Saleh becomes governor and ruler of Zeila.
- Coordinates: 11.354°, 43.474°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Zeila · Wikidata entry
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