The Duel in the Ophuchi sanctuary was a duel that took place in 41 BBY between Sarus, the leader of the Ophuchi Clan, and Maul, a self-proclaimed Dark Jedi Master, in the Ophuchi sanctuary on Tatooine. Maul, whom Sarus believed was the Dark Lord of the Sith, attempted to kill Shmi Skywalker and her unborn son, Annikin Skywalker, but Sarus fought him off. Sarus attempted to locate Maul for a number of years after the attack, but he gave up searching in 32 BBY.