Dutch conquest of Malabar
| Conquest of Malabar (1658–1663) | |||||||||
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| Part of Dutch–Portuguese War | |||||||||
Unknown battle between the Dutch and Portuguese during the campaign. | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
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Portugal Cochin |
Dutch Republic Calicut | ||||||||
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| Strength | |||||||||
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3,300–3,500 Portuguese Soldiers 4,000–5,000 Nairs |
29 ships 4,000 men | ||||||||
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| 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
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