What the records say
- When
- 5 Mar 1589
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 4.05° S, 39.67° E
- Description
- 1589 battle
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Mombasa (1589)
1589 battle between Portuguese and Zimba forces
The Battle of Mombasa took place on 5 March 1589, between Portuguese and Zimba forces under the command of Tomé Coutinho against the Ottomans. The Portuguese would reconquer the city and capture Mir Ali Beg.
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