Siege of Diriyah (1818)

Siege of Diriyah (Ottoman Empire vs Emirate of Diriyah) took place in 1818 during the Najd Expedition.

Battle facts

Year: 1818
Date: 1818-09-09
Era: Modern
Conflict: the Najd Expedition
Side A: Ottoman Empire
Side B: Emirate of Diriyah
Commanders (A): Ibrahim Pasha
Commanders (B): Abdullah bin Saud, Ghasab bin Sharaan
Casualties: 1,500 killed (Ottoman Empire), 1,300 killed (Emirate of Diriyah)
Outcome: Ottoman victory
Coordinates: 24.733°, 46.576°