Battle of Mombasa (1589)

BelligerentsKingdom of Portugal
Zimba tribe

Ottoman Empire

• Sultanate of Mombasa

Commanders and leaders Tomé de Sousa CoutinhoMir Ali Beg(POW)Casualties and losses Few Heavy

The Battle of Mombasa took place on 5 March 1589, between Portuguese and Zimba forces under the command of Tomé Coutinho against the Ottomans. The Portuguese would reconquer the city and capture Mir Ali Beg.