The Battle of Dhank took place in October 1870, ranging forces in support of the Omani Imam Azzan bin Qais against Turki bin Said. The battle was won by Turki bin Said backed by forces from Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah as well as mounted fighters from the Na'im and Bani Qitab tribes. As a consequence of the battle, Turki bin Said became Sultan of Muscat and Oman. Azzan bin Qais himself was killed in battle at Muttrah in January 1871.