Al-Bahah expedition
The Al Bahah Expedition was part of the Second Campaign of the Ottoman–Wahhabi war. The Ottoman-Egyptian army went on an expedition against the Zahran tribes in Al Bahah region. It was another defeat in a series for Muhammad Ali Pasha in the campaign he personally commanded.
Expedition
Having been previously defeated by the Zahran tribes, Ottoman-Egyptian General Abidin Bey, launched another expedition to subjugate them in the Al-Bahah region. After reinforcements arrived, Abidin Bey launched his attack and gained control of some of their provinces south of Taif. His goal was to prevent further attacks against the empire. He laid waste to the area for a depth of 40 miles and destroyed passes that were available for troops. He then made camp at the side of a desert wasteland.With the assistance of Tami bin Shu'aib, the Zahran commander, Bakhrosh ibn A'llas, setup camp south of the Ottoman position. In addition to failing to fortify their camp, the Ottomans also failed to establish advanced posts in front of the enemy. Early in the morning, the Saud's forces attacked the Ottoman camp. They fell upon sleeping Albanian soldiers who abandoned their positions. Despite the resistance of a few hundred Ottomans under the command of Mahuo Beg, Wahhabi forces overwhelmed them and they fled. Hussain Bey provided cover for the retreat, and Bakhrosh pursued the Ottomans for two days. As a result, the Ottomans lost their tents, baggage, and guns, as well as 800 infantry and 80 cavalry.
The Ottomans made it to Lye, where Abidin Bey met up with reinforcements that had travelled four hours from Taif. At this point Saud's forces ended their persuit. Muhammad Ali Pasha ordered Abidin Bey to advance, but Ottoman troops had paniced. They half-deserted for Taif. By the end, Saud's force had lost only 60 men.