Portuguese invasion of Bahrain

Invasion of Bahrain (1521)

Portuguese fort in Bahrain
Date1521
Location
Result Portuguese victory
Territorial
changes
Portuguese dominance of the Persian Gulf secured
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire Portuguese Empire
Hormuz
Jabrids
Commanders and leaders
Portuguese Empire António Correia Muqrin ibn Zamil 
Strength
1,200 warriors
200 vessels
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Portuguese capture of Bahrain from the Jabrids Emirate was a campaign that took place in 1521 by Portuguese forces under the command of António Correia.[1][2]

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