Battle of Dhank

Battle of Dhank
DateOctober 1870
Location
Result Turki bin Said's victory
Belligerents
Muscat and Oman Sultan of Muscat forces
Support:
Emirate of Dubai Emirate of Dubai
Emirate of Ajman Emirate of Ajman
Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah
Tribal support:
Na'im and Bani Qitab
Muscat and Oman Imam of Oman
Support:
Emirate of Abu Dhabi Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Emirate of Sharjah Emirate of Sharjah
Commanders and leaders
Muscat and Oman Turki bin Said
Emirate of Dubai Hasher bin Maktoum
Emirate of Ajman Rashid bin Humaid
Azzan bin Qais
Emirate of Abu Dhabi Zayed bin Khalifa
Emirate of Sharjah Salim bin Sultan
Dhank Fort

The Battle of Dhank took place in October 1870, ranging forces in support of the Omani Imam Azzan bin Qais against Turki bin Said, Sultan of Muscat. 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.


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