The Battles of Otaibah

Notable battles of the tribe of Otaibah in recent history include, but are not limited to:

  • In 1655, Sharif Mohammed Al-Harith led Otaibah into battle in a city called Al Jubailah, part of the greater Al Arid region which consists of Nejd in Saudi Arabia. The tribe they fought was Al Mughera.
  • In 1786, a battle occurred between Sharif Suror and the tribe of Harb.
  • In 1810, the tribe endured a long conflict with Al Bagom tribe that ended with multiple casualties, and a peace treaty.
  • In 1811, the battles of Turabah led by Hindi Ibn Muhaya Al Bugimi and Gusab Al Otaibi.
  • In 1852, the battle of Sinaf Al Tarad between Otaibah and Qahtan.
  • In 1856, the First Owanid, a battle between Otaibah and Mutair.
  • In 1871, A war campaign composed of the tribe led by a Sharif against the entire region on Asir.
  • In 1871, the Second Owanid, a battle between Otaibah and Mutar.
  • In 1873, the Second Wakat Talal, a war campaign led by Saud bin Faisal bin Turki alongside the tribe of Mutar, the tribe of Ajman, the tribe of Suhul, the tribe Subai, the people of Al Arid, and the people of Al Dariea, against the Otaibah tribe.
  • In 1875, Munakh Al Dal, a long conflict between Abdul Rahman bin Faisal supported by the tribe of Mutar, the tribe of Ajman, and the people of Najd, against the tribe of Otaibah.
  • In 1876, Munakh Dala, a long conflict occurred between the tribes of Qahtan and Dawasir, against Otaibah.
  • In 1883, the battle of Arwa between Muhammad ibn Saud supported by Otaibah, against the Ibn Rashid, the tribe of Shamar, the people of Qasim, and other tribes.
  • in 1884, Wakat Al Hamada, a war campaign led by Abdullah bin Faisal supported by Otaibah, and the people of Al Arid, against Ibn Rashid, the tribe of Shamar, the people of Qasim.
  • In 1891, Munakh Al Harmalia, a long conflict between Otaibah against the tribe of Mutair supported by Qahtan and Harb.
  • In 1892, Wakat Al Ansr, a battle campaign between Otaibah and the tribe of Shamar.
  • In 1893, Wakat Al Anjal, a battle campaign with Otaibah on one side, and the tribe of Mutair and the tribe of Harb on the other.
  • In 1895, Munakh Arja'a, long conflict between Otaibah against the tribe of Mutair, the tribe of Harb, and the tribe of Qahtan.
  • In 1899 Munakh Jinifa, a long conflict between Otaibah led by Fajir Al Salat against Mutair and Qahtan led by Ibn Basis.
  • In 1899, Munakh Al Hiwar, a long conflict between Otaibah against Mutair.
  • In 1901, the battle of Rihat between a clan of Otaibah led by Abid Ibn Abdullah Al Sahmani Al Zaragi against the Mutair tribe and the Bani Salem.
  • In 1908, Munakh Al He'asha, a long conflict between Otaibah and the tribe of Harb.
  • In 1909, Munakh Al Rashawia, a long conflict between Otaibah against the tribe of Harb along with some of the Mutair tribe.
  • In 1911, Wakat Abu Dakhn, a battle campaign led by Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud supported by the tribe of Subai, the tribe of Mutair, and the people of Shagra against Otaibah.
  • in 1918, King Abdul Aziz with a brigade of the Otaibah tribe from the Sinam settlement led by Sultan bin Mashaan Abu Ala. It was the in the battle of Turaba.