Capture of the Grand Mughal Fleet (1695 AD)
Capture of the Grand Mughal Fleet (Pirates vs Mughal Empire) took place in 1695 AD during Golden Age of Piracy.
Battle facts
- Year: 1695 AD
- Date: 1695-09-07
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Golden Age of Piracy
- Side A: Pirates
- Side B: Mughal Empire
- Commanders (A): Henry Every, Thomas Tew, Richard Want, Joseph Faro, Thomas Wake
- Commanders (B): Muhammad Ibrahim
- Casualties: approx. Several crew members killed25 ships captured
Several crew members captured and killed
- Outcome: Pirate victory
Mughal Fleet seized
Pirates acquire £300,000–£600,000 in precious metals and jewels
- Coordinates: 12.660°, 43.421°
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