Siege of Daman (1638–1639)

Siege of Daman 1638–1639
Part of Mughal–Portuguese conflicts

1635 century Portuguese illustration of Daman
Date1638–1639
Location
Daman, India
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
  • Luís de Melo e Sampaio (DOW)
  • António Teles de Meneses
  • Brás de Castro
Prince Muhi-al-Din
Strength
Unknown 10,000, 25,000 or 40,000 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown 700–7,000 killed

The siege of Daman of 1639, also called the great siege of Daman was a military engagement between Portuguese forces and those of the Mughal Empire in the city of Daman, in India. A Mughal army commanded by the Mughal prince Muhi-al-Din (Aurangzeb) attempted to assault Daman, but was repulsed in the face of stubborn Portuguese resistance.