Battle of Barawa 1507
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1507 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Somalia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 1.1133, 44.0303 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Barawa was an armed military encounter between the Portuguese Empire and the Ajuran Sultanate, in the city of Barawa. The Portuguese staged a landing and achieved their objectives of sacking the city.
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