Portuguese conquest of Ksar es-Seghir
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The Portuguese conquest of Ksar es-Seghir (Portuguese: Alcácer-Ceguer) in modern Morocco from the Marinid dynasty took place between 23 and 24 October 1458 by Portuguese forces under the command of King Afonso V, surnamed the African.
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Conquest of Alcácer-Ceguer | |||||||
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Part of Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
Ksar es-Seghir and surrounding area as seen from the sea. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Portugal | Marinid Morocco | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
25,000 men[1] 220 or 289 ships.[1][2] | 500 horse[1] Unrecorded number of infantry.[1] | ||||||
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Unknown | Unknown |
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