Ali ben Aïssa

Ali ben Aïssa, also known as Ali ben Aissa, or Aïssa Mahmed El Fergani (born sometime in the 18th century), 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]

Ali ben Aïssa
Native name	علي بن عيسى
Birth name	Aïssa Mahmed El Fergani
Born	18th century Beni Ferguén El-Milia, Deylik of Algiers
Died	1860s
Allegiance	Deylik of Algiers Beylik of Constantine
Branch	Zwawas of the Bey of Constantine
Rank	Khalifa
Commands	Captain of Constantine
Battles / wars	French conquest of Algeria Capture of Bône Battle of Constantine Siege of Constantine