Battle of Leitao Coast
The Battle of Leitao Coast was a military engagement between the Arab inhabitants of Nakhiloo Island and the Portuguese expedition sent against them. The battle ended disastrously for the Portuguese forces.
| Battle of Leitao Coast | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Portuguese Empire | Arab Niquilus | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Ruy Gonçalves da Câmara Pedro Homem Periera | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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650 men 20 Vessels | 500 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 250 killed | Unknown | ||||||
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