Siege of Nefta

1441 battle in Nefta, Tunisia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Battle of Nefta took place in 1441 and pitted the forces of the Hafsid dynasty under Caliph Abu 'Amr 'Uthman against the rebel tribe of the Banu Khalaf, who ruled Nefta. The conflict ended with the conquest of the city and the execution of its four governors.

Date1441
Location
Nefta, Tunisia
Result

Hafsid Victory

  • Nefta is incorporated into the territory Hafsid
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Siege of Nefta
Part of Hafsid-Arab war
Date1441
Location
Nefta, Tunisia
Result

Hafsid Victory

  • Nefta is incorporated into the territory Hafsid
Belligerents
Hafsid Dynasty Banu Khalad
Commanders and leaders
Abu 'Amr 'Uthman 4 Governor of the Banu Khalaf  †
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy
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Background

After the death of Abu Faris Abd al-Aziz II, his grandson, Abu 'Amr 'Uthman, was known for having built many Madrasas in the country. However, for 17 years, he had to suppress several revolts by Arab tribes that rebelled against his authority.[1]

Battle

As the caliph's chamberlain, Abu al-Qasim Ibn Outtou, approached, the four rebel governors withdrew into their castles. However, after being abandoned by their subjects, they surrendered to the Sultan and were all executed.[2]

Aftermath

After the conquest, the sultan appointed Qaids to govern the city. His campaigns in the south of the country came to an end in 1451, and he succeeded in reunifying the region while preventing Arab dynasties from coming to power.[3]

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