Siege of Daman (1638–1639)
| Siege of Daman 1638–1639 | |||||||
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| Part of Mughal–Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
1635 century Portuguese illustration of Daman | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Portuguese Empire | Mughal Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| 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.