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*Capture of the city<ref>{{cite book|author=Carool Kersten|title=The Caliphate and Islamic Statehood|year=2015|page=50|url=https://books.google.fr/books?id=CwSr61_EwYAC&q=kutama+901+mila&dq=kutama+901+mila&hl=fr&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&source=gb_mobile_search&ovdme=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0lvmFqb6FAxUCTaQEHVWFBUAQ6AF6BAgMEAM#kutama%20901%20mila|isbn=9783940924568}}</ref> |
*Capture of the city<ref>{{cite book|author=Carool Kersten|title=The Caliphate and Islamic Statehood|year=2015|page=50|url=https://books.google.fr/books?id=CwSr61_EwYAC&q=kutama+901+mila&dq=kutama+901+mila&hl=fr&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&source=gb_mobile_search&ovdme=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0lvmFqb6FAxUCTaQEHVWFBUAQ6AF6BAgMEAM#kutama%20901%20mila|isbn=9783940924568}}</ref> |
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| combatant1 = Ismaili state of the [[Kutama]] |
| combatant1 = Ismaili state of the [[Kutama]] |
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| combatant2 = [[Aghlabid]] |
| combatant2 = [[Aghlabid]]<br>'''Support:'''<br>Injana tribe |
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| commander1 = [[Abu Abdallah al-Shi'i]]<br>Abu Yousef Maknoun al-Kutami |
| commander1 = [[Abu Abdallah al-Shi'i]]<br>Abu Yousef Maknoun al-Kutami |
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| commander2 |
| commander2 Musa Ibn Al Abbas{{surrendered}}<br>Fahal bin Nuhm{{KIA}}<br>Faraj bin Khairan{{KIA}}<br>Yusuf bin Mahmoud{{KIA}}<br>Wizrah bin Nasr{{KIA}} |
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| strength1 = Unknown |
| strength1 = Unknown |
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| strength2 = Unknown |
| strength2 = Unknown |
Capture of Mila | |||||||
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Part of Kutama Revolution | |||||||
Localisation of Mila in a map showing Kutama revolution. | |||||||
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Ismaili state of the Kutama |
Aghlabid Support: Injana tribe | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Abu Abdallah al-Shi'i Abu Yousef Maknoun al-Kutami | |||||||
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Unknown | Unknown |
The capture of Mila took place in 902 between the Kutama revolutionary and the Aghlabid forces of Mila.
In a battle near the ancient city of Mila, Abu Abdullah emerged victorious over the troops loyal to the Aghlabids, who were supported by the Injana tribe. Following a brief siege of the city, Mila surrendered, and its chieftains were executed. Abu Abdullah then appointed Yusuf ibn Maknun as his governor in Mila.[2] It was only after this battle that Abu Abdullah al-Shi'i finally gained the upper hand against the Aghlabids.[3]
After this, the Aghlabid Emir Ibrahim II became alarmed by Abu Abdullah's growing influence in his territories and sent him a letter demanding that he cease his activities, threatening to attack him. But, Abu Abdullah was not intimidated and rejected the emir's letter. Instead, he outlined his objectives and urged the emir to obey God, adhere to his teachings, and submit to Imam al-Mahdi. Abu Abdullah also made it clear that he was prepared to confront the Aghlabid emir if he chose to attack[4] However, Abu Abdullah suffered a defeat at Mila later that same year, where his occupation lasted only a few months. He was subsequently forced to retreat to Ikjan near Setif. But Abu Abdullah renewed his offensive, successfully capturing Setif in 904 and taking Mila back along the way. [5][6]