Siege of Bahrain

Siege of Bahrain-in 1813 or 1814, Combined Qajar-Omani forces defeated the Wahhabi Saudis besieging Bahrain and retake it.

Siege of Bahrain (1813 or 1814)
Part of Qajar-Wahhabi War
Date 1813/1814 Location Bahrain Result Qajar-Omani victory Territorial changes Bahrain recaptured by Qajar and Omani forces
Belligerents
Qajar Iran Omani Empire	Emirate of Diriyah
Commanders and leaders
Hussein Ali Mirza Sadik Khan Davallu Qajar Said bin Sultan	Unknown
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

Before

Battle of Izki in 1812, was a military conflict between the Wahhabis and Qajar-Omani forces in the town of Izki. The Wahhabis sought to consolidate their influence in the region by targeting the local population and Sunni Muslims in Oman. However, they met significant resistance in Izki.

Battle

Although the Wahhabis captured the town, Izki was retaken with the support of the Qajars. This victory gave Oman control over strategic ports such as Muscat and Bahrain and increased the security of maritime routes in the Persian Gulf. At the request of the Omanis, the Qajars marched on Muscat, which was under siege. In 1813 or 1814, Muscat was liberated from the Wahhabis and the siege was broken. Moreover, the liberation of Bahrain and Muscat from siege took place more or less at the same time. Wahabi Saudis, who were labelled as irreligious by the Qajars, were defeated and Hussein Ali Mirza was given gifts.

Aftermath

Qajars played an important role in protecting Oman's strategic harbours against the Wahhabi threat. Bahrain and Muscat were the focal points of maritime trade in the Persian Gulf. The Wahhabis tried to capture these areas, but the alliance between the Qajars and Oman thwarted their efforts and freed them from the Wahhabi siege. By supporting Oman against the relentless Wahhabi attacks, the Qajars ensured that Muscat and Bahrain retained their strategic importance. This was crucial for the Qajars to maintain their influence in the Persian Gulf.