Battle of Bekeriyah (1904)

Battle of Bekeriyah
Part of Saudi–Rashidi War
Date June 15, 1904 Location Qassim region, Arabia Result Emirate of Ha'il epic victory
Belligerents
Al Rashid Ottoman Empire	Emirate of Nejd and Hasa
Commanders and leaders
Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab	Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Strength
20,000	12,000
Casualties and losses
300-500 1,000-1,500 Turkish killed	1,000

Battle of Bekeriyah was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the Unification of Saudi Arabia campaign, between Rashidi and Saudi rebels. It occurred in June 1904 at the town of Bekeriyah in Qassim region. After Ibn Saud's victory in the Battle of Dilam, Ibn Saud tried to expand his power by capturing Qassim, weakening his Rashidi enemies and their Ottoman allies. The battle ended in Ha'il victory with heavy casualties on both sides.

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