Conquest of Asilah
The Portuguese conquest of Asilah (Arabic: أصيلة، أرزيلة; Portuguese: Arzila) in modern Morocco from the Wattasids took place on 24 August 1471.
| Conquest of Asilah | |||||||
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| Part of Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
The Portuguese assault on Asilah depicted on a 15th century tapestry. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Portugal | Wattasid Morocco | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Afonso V of Portugal Prince John | Mohamed Cheikh | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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30,000 men 400 ships | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
2,000 killed 5,000 captured | ||||||
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