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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