Battle of Konya

Battle of Konya
Part of Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833)
Date21 December 1832
Location
Konya, Ottoman Empire
Result Egyptian victory
Belligerents
Egypt Eyalet Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ibrahim Pasha Reşid Mehmed Pasha (POW)
Strength
15,000 men
48 guns		 53,000 men in total
142 guns
Casualties and losses
262 dead,
530 wounded		 3,000 dead,
5,000 taken prisoner,
44 guns

The battle of Konya (Koniah) was fought on December 21, 1832, between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire, just outside the city of Konya in modern-day Turkey. The Egyptians were led by Ibrahim Pasha, while the Ottomans were led by Reşid Mehmed Pasha. The Egyptians were victorious.

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