Siege of Campar (1543 AD)

Siege of Campar (Kingdom of Portugal & Kingdom of Campar vs Sultanate of Bintang & Sultanate of Lingga) took place in 1543 AD during Malay-Portuguese War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1543 AD
• Date: 1543-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Malay-Portuguese War
• Side A: Kingdom of Portugal, Kingdom of Campar
• Side B: Sultanate of Bintang, Sultanate of Lingga
• Commanders (A): Jorge Botelho, Abdela of Campar
• Commanders (B): Mahmud, King of Bintang, King of Lingga
• Casualties: approx. UnknownKing of Lingga's galley captured
• Outcome: Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 3.781°, 102.314°

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