Naval Battle of Calicut (1752)

Battle of Calicut
Part of Portuguese battles in the East
Date 11 December 1752 Location Calicut Result Portuguese victory [1]
Belligerents
Portuguese Empire	Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
João de Melo Saraiva	Unknown
Strength
1 nau	10 large ships 11 small ships
Casualties and losses
Few	Heavy

The Battle of Calicut was a battle between the Portuguese nau Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia, commanded by João de Melo Saraiva and 21 Maratha ships that attempted to conquer the city of Calicut. The Portuguese were victorious and managed to make the Marathas retreat.

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