What was the main failure of Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif's military campaign?
Battle of Moulouya
Battle of Fez
Battle of Sijilmassa
Battle of Marrakech
Answer
Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif, the founder of the Moroccan Alaouite dynasty, suffered a major military defeat at the Battle of Moulouya in 1689. The Moroccan army, led by Ismail himself, was outnumbered and outgunned by the Algerian army, led by the Bey of Algiers, Muhammad ben Abdallah. The Moroccans were defeated and Ismail was forced to retreat back to his capital at Meknes.
The Sultan of Power: Testing Your Knowledge on Ismail Ibn Sharif
More Questions
Which city did Moulay Ismail expel the Europeans from?
Where did Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif's fleet of corsairs base?
Which European country did Moulay Ismail establish strong diplomatic relations with?
What nickname was Moulay Ismail given by the Europeans?
What was Moulay Ismail's nickname in his native country?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox