Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts (1586–1589)

Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts
Part of the Ottoman–Portuguese confrontations

16th century depiction of Mombasa.
Date1586–1589 (3 years)
Location
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire
supported by
Malindi
Zimbas
Ottoman Empire
Ajuran Sultanate
supported by
Mogadishu
Barawa
Lamu
Pate
Faza
Mombasa
Pemba
Commanders and leaders

Dom Duarte de Meneses

  • Martim Afonso de Melo

Manuel de Sousa Coutinho

  • Tomé de Sousa Coutinho
  • Mateus de Vasconcelos
Mir Ali Beg (POW)
Casualties and losses
Few 70 dead
230 (POW)

The Ottoman–Portuguese Conflicts (1586–1589) were armed military engagements which took place between the Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire along the coast of eastern Africa.