Conquest of Asilah | |||||||
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Part of Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
The Portuguese assault on Asilah depicted on a 15th century tapestry. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Portugal | Wattasid Morocco | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Afonso V of Portugal Prince John | Mohamed Cheikh | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
30,000 men 400 ships | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
2,000 killed[1] 5,000 captured[1] |
The Portuguese conquest of Asilah (Arabic: أصيلة، أرزيلة; Portuguese: Arzila) in modern Morocco from the Wattasids took place on 24 August 1471.