Battle of Zeila

Battle of Zeila 1517
Part of Somali-Portuguese conflicts

19th century map of Zeila
DateJuly 1517
Location
Zeila, modern-day Somaliland
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire Adal Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
Lopo Soares de Albergaria Unknown
Strength
34 ships Unknown
Casualties and losses
Few or none Unknown

The Battle of Zeila was an armed encounter that took place in the city of Zeila, in modern-day Somaliland, between the forces of the Sultanate of Adal and those of the Portuguese empire, under the command of the governor of India Lopo Soares de Albergaria. After a brief fight, the Portuguese captured and razed the city.

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