Dutch conquest of Malabar

Conquest of Malabar (1658–1663)
Part of Dutch–Portuguese War

Unknown battle between the Dutch and Portuguese during the campaign.
Date1658–1663
Location
Result Dutch victory
Territorial
changes
Establishment of Dutch Malabar
Belligerents
Portugal
Cochin
Dutch Republic
Calicut
Commanders and leaders
Strength
3,300–3,500 Portuguese Soldiers
4,000–5,000 Nairs
29 ships
4,000 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Conquest of Malabar (1658–1663) encompassed a series of military campaigns led by Rijckloff van Goens with the objective of acquiring Portuguese-controlled territories along the Malabar Coast. The Dutch pursued these campaigns with determination, ultimately achieving success in their endeavor. As a result, the Dutch secured control over various regions along the Malabar Coast, marking a significant shift in the regional geopolitical landscape