Battle of Muar River | |||||||
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Part of Malay-Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Portuguese Empire |
Sultanate of Bintan Pahang Sultanate | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jorge de Albuquerque | Unnamed Laksamana | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 80 vessels | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
65 men killed 3 ships lost | Unknown |
Portuguese battles in the Indian Ocean | |
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The Battle of Muar River took place in 1523 between the allied Malaccan-Pahang navy and the Portuguese navy. The battle ended in favor of the Malayans, as they defeated the Portuguese in the Muar River.