First Battle of Kalaa of the Beni Abbes (1553)
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Battle of Kalaa of the Beni Abbes (1553) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Ait Abbas | Regency of Algiers | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Abdelaziz Labbes | Salah Rais | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown |
2000 Janissaries 500 spahis 6000 Arab cavaliers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown, but high |
The Battle of the Kalâa of the Beni Abbes took place during the winter of 1553 and opposed the regency of Algiers to the Kingdom of Beni Abbès. In order to counterbalance the influence of Sultan Abdelaziz of the Kalaa, Salah Rais ordered an expedition against the Kalaa of the Beni Abbes to annihilate his influence. The army of the Regency camped at Bona, a league from the Kalaa. Abdelaziz made an sortie against them and defeated them after a clash which was deadly for both sides. The armies of the Regency were forced to retreat after heavy losses, and this battle diminished their reputation.[2] The victory allowed Sultan Abdelaziz to confirm his control over the Bibans and the Hodna.[3]
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