Protectorate of Doukkala

The Protectorate of Doukkala was a vast vassal territory established by the governor Nuno Fernandes de Ataíde, who governed it until his death in 1516.[1]

History

In May 1516, Nuno Fernandes initiated a military expedition to punish the Moroccan tribe of Oulad Amrane, part of the tribal confederation of Doukkala. The Portuguese, supported by the Abda and other Doukkala tribes, initially achieved success. On their return, they captured many slaves.[2][3]

The Oulad 'Amran leader, Rahu ben Xamut, pursued the group and shouted to the Moors, who were on the side of the Portuguese, inciting them to rebel against the Portuguese, who had done so much harm to them. Rahu attacked the vanguard, who were commanded by Nuno's son-of-law. Rahu approached him and killed him with a blow to the neck with a javelin.[2] The allied tribes switched sides and joined forces with the Oulad Amrane. The Portuguese were subsequently massacred or captured by the Moroccans, including Nuno, and only a hundred men managed to escape.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "O Protectorado da Duquela".
  2. ^ a b c Ataíde e os Mouros de Pazes da Duquela WordPress. Consultado em 19 de Outubro de 2015 [1]
  3. ^ a b texte, Institut des hautes études marocaines (Rabat) Auteur du (1946). "Hespéris : Archives berbères et Bulletin de l'Institut des hautes études marocaines". Gallica. p. 419-420. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
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