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For the capture of Tunis in 1943, see Operation Vulcan.
The Conquest of Tunis in 1574 marked the final conquest of Tunis by the Ottoman Empire over the Spanish Empire. This was an event of great significance as it decided that North Africa would be under Muslim rather than Christian rule, ended the Spanish Conquista of Northern Africa started under Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.[3] The capture of Tunis in 1574 "sealed the Ottoman domination of the eastern and central Maghreb".[4]
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Conquest of Tunis | |||||||||
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Part of the Ottoman-Habsburg wars | |||||||||
The Ottoman fleet attacking Tunis at La Goulette in 1574. | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Spanish Empire | Ottoman Empire | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Uluc Ali Reis [1] Sinan Pacha [1] | |||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
Total men: 7,000 |
250-300 warships Total men: 100,000 | ||||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||||
6,700 killed, 300 prisoners. | 25,000[2] |
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