Topic summary
Battle of Dhank
Support:
Emirate of Dubai
Emirate of Ajman
Ras Al Khaimah
Tribal support:
Na'im and Bani Qitab
Support:
Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Emirate of Sharjah
Hasher bin Maktoum
Rashid bin Humaid
Zayed bin Khalifa
Salim bin Sultan
The Battle of Dhank took place in October 1870, ranging forces in support of the Omani Imam Azzan bin Qais against Turki bin Said, Sultan of Muscat. The battle was won by Turki bin Said backed by forces from Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah as well as mounted fighters from the Na'im and Bani Qitab tribes.