Battle of Aceh (1599)

Assault on Aceh
Part of Acehnese–Dutch conflict
Date11 September 1599
Location
Result
  • Acehnese victory
Belligerents
Sultanate of Aceh Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
Alauddin Ri'ayat Syah
Keumalahayati
Cornelis de Houtman 
Frederick de Houtman (POW)
Units involved
Inong Balee Dutch States Army

In the Battle of Aceh (1599) Malahayati attacked Dutch expeditionary forces led by Cornelis De Houtman to avenge their insults and respond to the arrogance of Cornelis de Houtman. The attacks resulted in the success of Inong Balee forces and the death of de Houtman.