Dutch conquest of Malabar

Conquest of Malabar (1658–1663)
	Part of Dutch–Portuguese War
	; Unknown battle between the Dutch and Portuguese during the campaign.
Date	1658–1663
Location	Malabar Coast, India
Result	Dutch victory Portuguese factories and forts in Malabar ceded to the Dutch;
Belligerents
Portugal; Kingdom of Cochin	Dutch Republic; Calicut (kingdom)
Commanders and leaders
	Rijckloff van Goens; Adriaan van der Meyden;
Strength
3,300–3,500 Portuguese Soldiers; 4,000–5,000 Nairs	29 ships; 4,000 men
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