Capture of Julfar

Capture of Julfar
Part of the Omani–Portuguese conflicts
DateEarly 1633
Location
Result Omani victory
Belligerents
Safavid Persia
Portuguese Empire
Omani Empire
Commanders and leaders
Nasir al-Din Al-Ajamai Nasir bin Murshid
Ali bin Ahmad al-Nizawi
Sultan bin Saif
Khamis bin Makhzum
Casualties and losses
A major Persian loss
30–40 Portuguese killed
Unknown

In 1633, the Omanis, led by Nasir bin Murshid attacked the two fortresses at Julfar (modern-day Ras Al Khaimah) one held by Persians and the other by Portuguese. The Omanis successfully captured the two forts.