Battle of Rawdat Muhanna

معركة روضة مهنا Battle of Rawdat Muhanna
Part of Saudi–Rashidi War
Date 12 April 1906 Location Qassim region, Arabia Result Emirate of Riyadh (Saudi) victory Territorial changes End of Ottoman existence in Nejd and Qassim
Belligerents
Emirate of Jabal Shammar Ottoman Empire	Emirate of Nejd and Hasa Mutayr (braih branch)
Commanders and leaders
Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab †	Abdulaziz Ibn Saud Ibrahim bin Aqeel †
Strength
12,000	10,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	35

Battle of Rawdat Muhanna (Arabic: معركة روضة مهنا or Arabic: معركة روضة ابن مهنا) was a major battle of the Saudi–Rashidi War, during the unification of Saudi Arabia, fought between Rashidi and Saudi rebels. It occurred on 12 April 1906, in Muhanna's Gardens in Qassim region. After Ibn Saud's victory in Battle of Shinanah, Abdulaziz bin Mithab, better known as Ibn Rashid, planned to construct a new alliance with Qassimi leaders, Ibn Saud sent his troops with command of Ibrahim Ibn Aqeel to destroy this alliance before it grew. Ibn Aqeel's troops successfully killed Ibn Rashid in the battle along with hundreds of his Qassimi and Ottoman allies. Ibn Saud's victory in this battle ended the Ottoman presence in Nejd and Qassim by the end of October 1906.

Death of Abulaziz bin Mitab al Rashid

Following repeated raids by Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab on the Mutayr tribe, including attacks on the Smeran and Huwamel sub-tribes, the Mutayr sought revenge. Allying with Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, the Mutayr played a crucial role in the Battle of Rawdat Muhanna. During the confrontation, Abdul-Aziz bin Mitab was killed, reportedly by a warrior from the Mutayr tribe, a decisive act that led to the collapse of Rashidi power. The involvement of the Mutayr sheikhs, including Aqab al-Habidani al-Ghaleeb, in leading their tribe during the battle was instrumental in securing the victory. This act of revenge not only avenged previous raids on the Mutayr but also further solidified the tribe's alliance with Ibn Saud, shifting the balance of power in central Arabia.