First Battle of Cannanore (1502 AD)

First Battle of Cannanore (Portuguese Empire vs Calicut) took place in 1502 AD during First Luso-Malabarese War and Portuguese battles in the Indian Ocean.

Battle facts

• Year: 1502 AD
• Date: 1502-01-02
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: First Luso-Malabarese War and Portuguese battles in the Indian Ocean
• Side A: Portuguese Empire
• Side B: Calicut
• Commanders (A): João da Nova
• Commanders (B): Zamorin of Calicut
• Casualties: approx. UnknownLosses:|5 major ships|~12 paraus and zambuks
• Outcome: Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 11.869°, 75.356°

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