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Battle of Daman (1694) 1694

Battle of Daman (1694): Fortes de Damão
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date23 March 1694Wikidata
Year1694Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationIndiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictOmani–Portuguese conflictsWikidata P361
ParticipantsOman proper, Portuguese EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates20.4200, 72.8500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Daman took place on 23 March 1694, when a Portuguese squadron, commanded by General António Machado de Brito, pursued and attacked an Omani squadron sailing off Daman.

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Location

20.4200, 72.8500 · India

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