Anglo-Persian capture of Qeshm

Capture of Qeshm
Part of Safavid–Portuguese conflicts

Portuguese fortress of Qeshm
DateJune 1621 – February 1622
Location
Result Anglo-Persian victory
Territorial
changes
Qeshm annexed to Persia
Belligerents
Safavid Persia
East India Company
Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Imam Quli Khan
Abdullah Hussain Khan
Edward Monnox
William Baffin 
Rui Freire de Andrade
Strength
25,000 Persians
400 boats
9 English ships
3,000 men
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The Capture of Qeshm was a combined Anglo-Persian expedition that successfully captured the Portuguese garrison at Qeshm Island after months of siege.


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