Portuguese invasion of Bahrain
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The Portuguese capture of Bahrain from the Jabrids Emirate was a campaign that took place in 1521 by Portuguese forces under the command of António Correia.[1][2]
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Invasion of Bahrain (1521) | |||||||||
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Portuguese fort in Bahrain | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Portuguese Empire Hormuz | Jabrids | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
António Correia | Muqrin ibn Zamil † | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
1,200 warriors 200 vessels | Unknown | ||||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||||
Unknown | Heavy |
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