Capture of Julfar

Capture of Julfar
Part of the Omani–Portuguese conflicts
DateEarly 1633
Location
Result Omani victory
Belligerents
Safavid Persia
Kingdom of Portugal Portuguese Empire
Omani Empire
Commanders and leaders
Nasir al-Din Al-Ajamai
Kingdom of Portugal 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

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.