Mutlaq bin Muhammad Al-Mutairi
Mutlaq bin Muhammad Al-Mutairi was one of the most prominent leaders of First Saudi State. Mutlaq was the leader of the Saudi armies in Oman and was known for being a brave fighter. He stayed in Oman and invaded many cities until his martyrdom.[1]
Mutlaq bin Muhammad Al-Mutairi | |
|---|---|
مطلق بن محمد المطيري | |
| Title | Emir |
| Personal | |
| Born | |
| Died | 1813 |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Nationality | Arab |
| Main interest(s) | Wahhabism |
| Known for | Saudi invasion of Oman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Saudi Arabia |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Izki Battle of Bidiyah † |
Notable feats
[change | change source]Mutlaq was able to subjugate Oman to the first Saudi state. He also built palaces, roads, and increased farming in the region. The first notable information we find in history about Mutlaq is that when the Saudi forces invaded the Omani Empire. He is widely known for the Battle of Izki in which he and his troops defeated the Qajar Empire and Omani Empire.[1][2][3]
Death
[change | change source]Mutlaq was killed in the Battle of Bidiyah in which he was killed by the Omani forces lead by Imam Azzan bin Qais.[4][1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "جريدة الرياض | مطلق بن محمد المطيري (ت 1228هـ)". web.archive.org. 2019-02-18. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ عبدالفتاح حسن أبو علية. محاضرات في تاريخ الدولة السعودية الأولى. ص. 132.
- ↑ Muhammad Mursi Abdullah. The Coastal Emirates, Oman, and the First Saudi State 1793-1818 . Vol. 1.pp. 218–219.
- ↑ Ayub, Mohamed Shaaban (2022-06-10). "How Wahhabism Led the Fight Against the British in the Gulf". New Lines Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
