 The Bedouins quickly retreated, but because of his rumored connections with them, 'Abdallah was removed from his position as acting governor and replaced by his rival, Yusuf Sharayyifzadah, the leader of the ashraf faction in the city.Fighting again broke out, this time among Muslims, as ashraf and janissary factions fought over the change in governor.On November 5, the Ottoman troops used British artillery to bombard the centers of insurgency, destroying several quarters and killing more than 5,000 individuals.