Sack of Muscat (1581) | |||||||
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Part of Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
![]() Portuguese Fortress in Muscat, 17th century. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown | Mir Ali Beg | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown |
150-200 men 3 light galliots | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3 galliots captured | Unknown |
The capture of Muscat occurred in 1581, when an Ottoman fleet under Mir Ali Beg attacked the Portuguese fort of Muscat and plundered the town from the Portuguese.