ɪn wˈʌn θˈaʊzənd fˈaɪvhˈʌndɹɪd ɪlˈɛvən, ðeɪ tˈʊk kəntɹˈoʊl ˌoʊvɚ tʃˈɜːtʃɛl ænd dʒˈɪdʒəl, ænd ɐtˈækt mˈoʊstɐɡˌeɪnəm wˌɛɹ ɔːlðˈoʊ ðeɪ wɜː nˌɑːt ˈeɪbəl tə kˈɑːŋkɚ ðə sˈɪɾi, ðeɪ wɜːɹ ˈeɪbəl tə fˈoːɹs ɐ tɹˈɪbjuːt ˈɔn ðˌɛm.
In 1511, they took control over Cherchell and Jijel, and attacked Mostaganem where although they were not able to conquer the city, they were able to force a tribute on them.