Ali ben Aïssa
Native name
علي بن عيسى
Birth nameAïssa Mahmed El Fergani
Born18th Century
Beni Ferguén El-Milia, Deylik of Algiers
Died1860s
Allegiance Deylik of Algiers
Beylik of Constantine
Service/branchZwawas of the Bey of Constantine
RankKhalifa
Commands heldCaptain of Constantine
Battles/warsFrench conquest of Algeria

Ali ben Aïssa, also known as Ali ben Aissa, or Aïssa Mahmed El Fergani, born sometime in the 18th century at Beni ferguén El-Milia, was an Algerian commander, and one of the favorites of Ahmed Bey. He also served as Khaznadji, the most important position in the Beylik of Constantine behind the Bey. He was from the Beni Fergan tribe.[1]

References

  1. Revue de Paris (in French). Meline, Cans. 1842.
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