Battle of Yanbu

The Battle of Yanbu or Yanbu Landing, was a bloodless confrontation between the Saudis and Egyptians in 1811. The Ottoman Sultan ordered Muhammad Ali of Egypt to start moving against Saudis to re-conquer Mecca and return the honour of the Ottoman Empire. Mohammed Ali sent his son Tusun Pasha with an army of 10,000 as a beginning to land in Yanbu, rendering it a station to re-conquer the other cities. Tusun forces landed successfully in Yanbu and the Saudis forces with a strength of just 70 men surrendered without any losses.

Battle of Yanbu

The Battle of Yanbu or Yanbu Landing, was a bloodless confrontation between the Saudis and Egyptians in 1811. The Ottoman Sultan ordered Muhammad Ali of Egypt to start moving against Saudis to re-conquer Mecca and return the honour of the Ottoman Empire. Mohammed Ali sent his son Tusun Pasha with an army of 10,000 as a beginning to land in Yanbu, rendering it a station to re-conquer the other cities. Tusun forces landed successfully in Yanbu and the Saudis forces with a strength of just 70 men surrendered without any losses.