Capture of Julfar | |||||||
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Part of the Omani–Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Safavid Persia Portuguese Empire | Omani Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Nasir al-Din Al-Ajamai Unknown |
Nasir bin Murshid Ali bin Ahmad al-Nizawi Sultan bin Saif Khamis bin Makhzum | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown Persian losses 30-40 Portuguese killed | Unknown |
Portuguese battles in the Indian Ocean | |
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In 1633, the Omanis, led by Nasir bin Murshid attacked the two fortresses at Julfar (modern-day Ras Al Khaimah) one held by Persians and the other by Portuguese. The Omanis successfully captured the two forts.