Capture of Yanbu (1811)

The capture of Yanbu, or Yanbu Landing, was a bloodless confrontation between the Saudis and Ottomans in 1811.

Capture of Yanbu
Part of the Ottoman–Wahhabi War
DateOctober 1811
Location
Yanbu western Arabia
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
Ottoman Empire First Saudi State
Commanders and leaders
Tusun Pasha Unknown
Strength
14,000 men 300 men
Casualties and losses
None All surrendered
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