Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts (1586–1589)

Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts
Part of the Ottoman–Portuguese confrontations

16th century depiction of Mombasa.
Date1586–1589 (3 years)
Location
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire
Malindi
Zimbas
Ottoman Empire
Ajuran Sultanate
Mogadishu
Barawa
Lamu
Pate
Faza
Mombasa
Pemba
Commanders and leaders
Ruy Gonçalves da Câmara
Martim Afonso de Melo
Tomé de Sousa Coutinho
Mateus de Vasconcelos
Mir Ali Beg (POW)
Casualties and losses
Few
3 ships
70 dead
230 (POW)

The Ottoman–Portuguese Conflicts (1586–1589) were armed military engagements which took place between the Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire along the coast of eastern Africa.