Battle of Tlemcen (1696)
| Battle of Tlemcen (1696) | |||||||
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| Part of Conflicts between the Regency of Algiers and Morocco | |||||||
The Alawi-Algerian frontier | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Alawi Sultanate | Regency of Algiers | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Moulay Mohammed al-Alim (WIA) | Dey El Haj Ahmed | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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4,000 abid 30,000 men | 405 tents | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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Unknown casualties 150 captives | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Tlemcen took place in 1696 when a Moroccan expeditionary force conducted a raid in Algerian territory. The Algerians emerged victorious, seriously wounding the Alawi prince.