Battle of Punnaikayal (1553 AD)

Battle of Punnaikayal (Vijayanagara Empire & Madurai NayakasKingdom of Calicut & Ottoman Empire vs Portuguese Empire) took place in 1553 AD during Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts of 1538–1560.

Battle facts

• Year: 1553 AD
• Date: 1553-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts of 1538–1560
• Side A: Vijayanagara Empire, Madurai NayakasKingdom of Calicut, Ottoman Empire
• Side B: Portuguese Empire
• Commanders (A): Vitthala, Vishwanatha Nayak, Seydi Ali Reis, Piri Reis, Irapali (Ali)
• Commanders (B): Manoel Rodrigues Coutinho
• Outcome: Allied victory
• Coordinates: 8.632°, 78.112°

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