| Conquest of Malabar (1658-1663) | |||||||
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| Part of Dutch–Portuguese War | |||||||
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:A_battle_in_the_Malabar_between_the_Dutch_and_the_Portuguese_in_Dec._1661.jpg) Unknown battle between the Dutch and Portuguese during the campaign. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 PortugalKingdom of Cochin |
 Dutch RepublicCalicut (kingdom) | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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3,300-3,500 Portuguese Soldiers 4,000-5,000 Nairs |
29 ships 4,000 men[1] | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The Conquest of Malabar (1658-1663) encompassed a series of military campaigns led by Rijckloff van Goens with the objective of acquiring Portuguese-controlled territories along the Malabar Coast. The Dutch pursued these campaigns with determination, ultimately achieving success in their endeavor. As a result, the Dutch secured control over various regions along the Malabar Coast, marking a significant shift in the regional geopolitical landscape
- ^ Heniger, J. (2017). Hendrik Adriaan Van Reed Tot Drakestein 1636-1691 and Hortus, Malabaricus (E-book ed.). CRC Press. ISBN 9781351441070.