Battle of Silves (1182)

Battle of Silves
Part of Reconquista
DateJune 1182
Location
Result Almohad victory
Belligerents
Almohad Caliphate Kingdom of Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Ahmed es-Sikeli
Abd Allâh ben Ishâq ben Jâmi
Unknown
Strength
40 Galleys Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 20-30 Ships lost
1,800 Prisoners

The Battle of Silves took place in June 1182 between the Almohad fleet and a Portuguese fleet off the coast of Silves. The Almohad fleet inflicted a severe defeat on the Portuguese.


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