Mindanao expedition

Mindanao expedition (1596)
Part of Spanish–Moro conflict
DateFebruary 1596
Location
Result Maguindanao victory
Belligerents
 Spanish Empire Sultanate of Maguindanao
Commanders and leaders
Esteban Rodriguez de Figueroa 
Juan de la Xara
Datu Silonga
Datu Malaria
Datu Bulusan
Strength

6,000 men

  • 214 Spanish
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

In 1596, the Spanish army launched an expedition to the island of Mindanao to conquer and pacify it; however, the expedition ended in failure and they were forced to withdraw.