Attack on Bintan (1521 AD)

Attack on Bintan (24px|border Portuguese Empire| vs Sultanate of Bintan) took place in 1521 AD during Malay-Portuguese War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1521 AD
• Date: 1521-10-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Malay-Portuguese War
• Side A: 24px|border Portuguese Empire|
• Side B: Sultanate of Bintan
• Commanders (A): 24px|border Jorge de Albuquerque, 24px|border Antonio de Brito
• Commanders (B): Mahmud Shah
• Casualties: approx. 20 men killed several wounded one brigantine lostUnknown
• Outcome: Malaccan victory
• Coordinates: 0.950°, 104.619°

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