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Lightning over Yemen : a history of the Ottoman Campaign (1569-71) : being a translation from the Arabic of part III of al-Barq al-Yamānī fī al-Fatḥ al-ʻUthmānī by Quṭb al-Din al-Nahrawālī al-Makkī as published by Ḥamad al-Jāsir (Riyadh, 1967)

Title: Lightning over Yemen : a history of the Ottoman Campaign (1569-71) : being a translation from the Arabic of part III of al-Barq al-Yamānī fī al-Fatḥ al-ʻUthmānī by Quṭb al-Din al-Nahrawālī al-Makkī as published by Ḥamad al-Jāsir (Riyadh, 1967) / translation, with introduction and notes, by Clive K. Smith.
Author: Nahrawālī, Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad, -1580 or 1581.
Publication: London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, ©2002.

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Additional Authors

Smith, Clive K.

Description

xiii, 226 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps; 25 cm.

Summary

"Lightning over Yemen makes this invaluable sixteenth-century Ottoman source document available in English for the first time. Here, al-Nahrawali vividly brings to life a vital period in the history of this far-flung province of the Ottoman empire which Clive Smith's exemplary translation fully conveys. It will prove essential reading and reference material for all historians and scholars of the Arabian Peninsula, the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East."--Jacket.

Series Statement

The Library of Ottoman studies ; v. 3

Uniform Title

Library of Ottoman studies ; v. 3.

Subjects

Genre/Form

History.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-218) and index.

Contents

1. Sinan Pasha's appointment to lead the expeditionary force to Yemen, and his passage to Mecca -- 2. Sinan's journey from Mecca to Yemen -- 3. Sinan's arrival at and activity in Jizan -- 4. Sinan's journey from Jizan to Ta'izz -- 5. Sinan's directions concerning the battle at al-Aghbar, near Ta'izz, against Zaydi forces -- 6. The Zaydi defeat at al-Aghbar -- 7. The surrender of al-Qahirah, citadel to Ta'izz -- 8. Turkish preparations for the assault on Aden -- 9. Sinan's consultations concerning the journey northwards -- 10. 'Uthman Pasha's refusal to attend Sinan for consultations -- 11. 'Uthman Pasha's dismissal and arrival at Mecca -- 12. Sinan Pasha's deliberations over the choice of route to Dhu Jiblah -- 13. The conquest of Aden -- 14. Sinan's appointment of his nephew as governor in Aden -- 15. The journey to Masjid al-Qa'ah, on the Maytam route -- 16. The journey to Wadi Maytam -- 17. The battle of Maytam, and the completion of the journey to Dhu Jiblah -- 18. The capture of the strongholds of al-Ta'kar and Bahranah -- 19. The Da'i 'Abdullah's capture of the strongholds of Khadid and al-Hubaysh -- 20. Sinan Pasha's conquest of Ibb and Shamahi stronghold in Ba'dan; flight of the Zaydi commanders, Muhammad b. Shams al-Din and 'Ali b. Shuway' -- 21. Rewards for the Turkish troops and reflections on the Yemeni budget and the Zaydi leader, Mutahhar -- 22. Sinan's dispositions concerning Habb castle in Ba'dan -- 23. Sinan's journey over the Samarah pass to Yarim and Dhamar -- 24. Sinan's journey via Dhira' al-Kalb to San'a' -- 25. Engagement with Qatran and capture of Khawlan stronghold -- 26. Hasan Pasha's raids into Wadi al-Sirr for plunder -- 27. Sinan's journey to Shibam; its capture and the release of prisoners from al-'Aridah -- 28. The transfer of Sinan's base to the plain below Kawkaban and Thula, and the departure of the Da'i'Abdullah to collect reinforcements -- 29. The Da'i Salah's raids into Wadi Bawn -- 30. Skirmishes between Turkish and Zaydi forces -- 31. The massacre of Janissaries and the dispatch of Hasan Pasha to retrieve the Da'i'Abdullah -- 32. Sinan's reconnaissance of Kawkaban and attacks by Mutahhar -- 33. Sinan's customary visits to Kawkaban escarpment and the defeat of a Zaydi attack on his camp -- 34. Mutahhar's attack on Sinan's camp, with the death of his son, al-Hadi -- 35. Sinan's capture of Habb al-'Arus stronghold and a further unsuccessful attack on his base by Mutahhar -- 36. Two unsuccessful attempts by Sinan to capture the stronghold of Bayt 'Izz, and news of success in Wadi Khuban -- 37. The Da'i 'Abdullah's campaign in al-Haymah, Haraz and Sari' -- 38. The submission of Mt Tays district and Hasan Pasha's movements -- 39. Hasan Pasha's engagement with Zaydi leaders in the ranges west of Kawkaban and the Da'i 'Abdullah's capture of Mt Siwwan -- 40. Turkish success in climbing the Mt Dula' escarpment and capturing two key forts thereon; flight of Muhammad b. Shams al-Din and other Zaydi leaders -- 41. Hasan Pasha's assignment to lay siege to Kawkaban; capture of Shamat stronghold and the release of prisoners in Kawkaban -- 42. Move of the minister's camp next to Kawkaban and the surrender and destruction of various strongholds -- 43. Death of the Zaydi General Abu Dawud in an engagement near Thula -- 44. Death of Muhammad b. Shams al-Din's twin brother and other Zaydi leaders, and the submission to the sultan's authority of an important sharif from the Jawf -- 45. Turkish criticism of Mutahhar and his invitation to people in the Jawf and Sa'dah. Their failure to appear on the battle field -- 46. A comparison of numbers of Turkish and Zaydi forces in the field. Two unsuccessful Zaydi attacks -- 47. Battle near Hadur al-Shaykh resulting in Zaydi defeat but with loss of senior officers on both sides -- 48. Mutahhar's successful call to renewed rebellion after advice from the Prophet Muhammad in a dream; the story of pre-Islamic Tasm and Jadis -- 49. Widespread rebellion from tribesmen near San'a' southwards to Ta'izz, in which Qatran and 'Ali b. Nushayr were prominent -- 50. Near outbreak of revolt in San'a' -- 51. Crisis over Turkish military funds; Turkish military numbers; deaths of Qatran and 'Ali b. Nushayr in engagement at Mt al-Lawz -- 52. Change of governors in Ta'izz; deterioration of situation in Dhamar and catastrophic losses in Turkish besieging force at Habb castle at the hands of 'Ali b. Sharaf al-Din, following the widespread, renewed rebellion -- 53. Sinan Pasha's attention to the widespread disorder through dispatch of key Turkish officers to Aden, Ta'izz and Samarah; appalling condition of Egyptian reinforcements in Zabid, dispatched from cairo; defeat of large Zaydi force at Samarah -- 54. The rebuilding of Shamat stronghold for strategic reasons and the murder of its Turkish commander -- 55. Attempts to cross the ditch/chasm protecting Kawkaban; deliberations and correspondence leading to the request for peace terms over the siege of Kawkaban from Muhammad b. Shams al-Din, and the arrival of the Zaydi delegation at Sinan's camp; details of the terms agreed -- 56. Mutahhar's request for peace terms, and Sinan's agreement to them -- 57. Sinan Pasha's return to San'a'; the arrival in Zabid of the new governor-general, Behram Pasha; inconclusive fighting between the latter and the Zaydi in the area of Naqil Ahmar -- 58. The assistance given to Behram Pasha, and the defeat of the Zaydi and collection of hostages -- 59. Behram Pasha's concentration on the siege of 'Ali b. Sharaf al-Din at Habb castle; Sinan's move to Dhamar, and 'Ali b. Sharaf al-Din's death at Habb; Sinan's settlement with Mutahhar -- 60. Sinan Pasha's transfer of the government of Yemen to Behram Pasha; Sinan's journey to Mecca; his reception there and his performance of the pilgrimage before leaving for Medina and Cairo.

ISBN

1860648363
9781860648366

LCCN

2002726653

OCLC

ocm50798148
50798148
SCSB-1269383

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