Asia PacificEvent
Expulsion of the Portuguese from Bahrain
- When
- 1602
- Where
- Bahrain archipelago
- Episodes
- 1
In 1602, the Portuguese lost control of Bahrain after an 81-year occupation. Shah Abbas I of Safavid Iran expelled the Portuguese forces, ending their colonial presence in the archipelago.
Episodes
Background and detail
Safavid Intervention. Shah Abbas I of the Safavid Iran expelled the Portuguese from Bahrain in 1602. This military action removed the European presence from the islands and is noted as having given impetus to the spread of Shia Islam in the region.
People involved
- Shah Abbas I · Safavid ruler who expelled the Portuguese
- Portuguese Empire · Colonial power expelled from Bahrain
Sources
- Bahrain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- Portuguese Empire Wikipedia
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