Capture of Muscat (1581)
The capture of Muscat occurred in 1581, when an Ottoman fleet under Mir Ali Beg attacked the Portuguese fort of Muscat and plundered the town from the Portuguese.
| Sack of Muscat (1581) | |||||||
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| Part of Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
Portuguese Fortress in Muscat, 17th century. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Portuguese Empire | Ottoman Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Unknown | Mir Ali Beg | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown |
150-200 men 3 light galliots | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 3 galliots captured | Unknown | ||||||
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