An Ottoman watchtower in KSA. Between Taif and Al Baha. Slide 1984
History of region Taif: 1517: Surrender to the Ottoman Empire
On 17 July 1517 the Sharif of Mecca capitulated to the Ottoman Sultan Selim I. As a sign of this, he surrendered to him the keys of the Islamic cities of Mecca and Medina. As part of the Hejaz, Ta'if was also given over to Ottoman control.
1802 – 1813: Conquest by Wahhabis and reconquest by the Ottomans
The city continued to be governed by the Ottomans for a further three centuries, until in 1802 it was conquered by Wahhabi forces from the Nejd, who were in alliance with the House of Saud. These forces then proceeded to take Mecca and Medina. The loss was keenly felt by the Ottoman Empire, which viewed itself as the protector of the Holy Cities. The Ottoman Sultan, Mahmud II, called upon his nominal Viceroy in Egypt Muhammad Ali, who launched an attack on the Hijaz and reconquered Ta'if in 1813.
1843: Building works in the 19th century The castle and military barracks in Ta'if were repaired by the Ottomans in 1843, a Hükümet Konağı – mansion for government business – was built in 1869, and a post office was established sometime later.
1916 – 1924: The Arab Revolt and Hashemite control Ottoman control was lost.
shokraan my friend ..7/7 Valuable information, This extends to the castle to reach the foot of the mountain. To the city of al baha well. Thank you, thank you very much, my friend Accept my sincere greetings musa
I can understand the Profet chose for Taif, the climate is excellent, would love to live there. The Prophet Mohammed's brother Yunus bin Mati lived in Nainava ;-)
dear Harry,I think this a very lengthy about for someone want to see a photo,although I have read it my self, it may interest me,Musa,and of course you,but what about the others ? a friendly suggestion,give them a shorter about. now come to me and you,I will adds for you that when the prophet Mohammad came to this city,there was only one person who welcomed him,and that person was Addas,a Christiane from Neneva, my city Mosul,and the honorable Addas, brought to the prophet a grape to eat, my regards, Saad.
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