Campaign of Chlef (1679)
| Campaign of Chlef (1679) | |||||||
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| Part of Conflicts between the Regency of Algiers and Morocco | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Regency of Algiers |
 Alawi dynasty | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Mohammed Trik |
Ismail Ibn Sharif | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The Tlemcen campaign of 1679 was a military operation conducted by the Cherifian Empire, led by Ismaïl ben Chérif against the Regency of Algiers, under the dey Mohamed Trîk.
Background[edit]
In 1679, Ismaïl advances towards Tlemcen, following the Sahara route. He is joined by nomadic Arab tribes such as Segouna, Doui Menia, Dekhiça, Hamian, Amour, as well as the Ouled Djerir and Beni Amer. Ismaïl proceeds to the Djebel Amour.[1][2]
Battle[edit]
Ismaïl Ben Chérif's army arrives at a location called Elgouia on the Chélif, where they encounter the Algerian column, equipped with cannons and howitzers, stationed on the riverbank. As night falls, the Algerians open fire with cannons and howitzers; simultaneously, they beat their drums and light torches. Hearing this noise, the terrified Arabs flee. The sultan finds himself abandoned by his allies.[1][2][3]
Aftermath[edit]
A delegation is sent across the river, reminding Ismaïl ben Chérif of the respect for the Oued Moulouya boundary. Mouley Ismaïl accepts the reminder and retreats.[3][2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Abu-'l-Qāsim Ibn-Aḥmad Ibn-Alī Ibn-Ibrahīm az- Zaiyānī et Octave Victor Houdas, Le Maroc de 1631 à 1812 extrait de l'ouvrage intitulé Ettordjemân elmoʻarib ʻan douel elmachriq ou ʻlmaghrib, Octave Victor Houdas, 1886". archive.wikiwix.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Maximilien Antoine Cyprien Henri Poisson de La Martinière et Napoléon Lacroix, Documents pour servir à l'étude du Nord Ouest africain: Le sud-ouest algérien et les régions limitrophes. Figuig. L'oued Guir. L'oued Saoura, Gouvernement général de l'Algérie, Service des affaires indigènes, 1896. p. 36. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Comer Plummer III, Empire of Clay: The Reign of Moulay Ismail, Sultan of Morocco (1672-1727), Lulu Publishing Services, 2020". archive.wikiwix.com. p. 336. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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