Siege of Sohar (1633–1643)

In 1633, the Omanis attacked the fortress at Sohar. The Omanis besieged the fortress in 1633 and after a long siege the fort fell in 1643.

Siege of Sohar
Part of the Omani–Portuguese conflicts

Portuguese fortress of Sohar
Date8 August 1633-7 November 1643
Location
Result Omani victory
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire Omani Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Nasir bin Murshid
Hafidh bin Saif
Rashid bin 'Abad  
Casualties and losses
Unknown killed
37 captured
Heavy

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