Raid of Marrakesh (1515)
16th c. Portuguese military action / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Raid of Marrakech took place in 1515, when the Portuguese governor of Safi Nuno Fernandes de Ataíde led a raid that penetrated as far as Marrakech in hopes of forcing its Hintata ruler to accept Portuguese suzerainty, the attack, however, failed.[3][4]
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Raid of Marrakesh (1515) | |||||||
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Part of Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
Bab el Khemis Gate in Marrakesh where the Morrocan garrison engaged with the Portuguese troops | |||||||
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Supported by: Saadians Wattasids | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Nuno Fernandes de Ataíde
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Strength | |||||||
500 Portuguese horsemen 2400 Berber horsemen | unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
10 or 12 auxiliaries killed.[2] | Unknown |
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It is considered the most daring exploit in the career of Ataíde.