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Capture of Riyadh

Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1902Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1902

Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud15 January 1902

Riyadh · Warfare / Military

Recaptures Riyadh and begins the formation of the modern Saudi state.

Abdullah bin Jiluwi Al Saud15 January 1902

Riyadh · Warfare / Military

Takes part in the assault that restores Saudi control of Riyadh.

Names involved

Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al SaudAbdullah bin Jiluwi Al Saud

Provenance

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