First Saudi–Rashidi War (1903–1907)

Saudi–Rashidi War of 1903–1907, also referred to as the First Saudi–Rashidi War or the Battles over Qasim, was a conflict between Saudi loyalist forces of the newborn Emirate of Riyadh and the Emirate of Ha'il (Jabal Shammar), supported by the Rashidis. The pro-Ottoman Rashidis were supported by 8 battalions of Ottoman infantry. The majority of the war was fought out in around half a dozen sporadic battles, ending with a Saudi takeover of the al-Qassim region following their decisive victory at Qassim on April 13, 1906, though additional engagements followed in 1907.

Casualties

Saudi–Rashidi War (combined 2,607+ casualties):

• Battle of Unaizah (1904) - 372 killed.
• Battle of Buraidah - unknown.
• Battle of Bekeriyah (1904) - 2,200 killed.
• Battle of Shinanah (1904) - unknown.
• Battle of Rawdat Muhanna (1906) - 35+ killed.
• Battle of Tarafiyah (1907) - unknown.

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