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Name: Castilian War

Type: Event

Start: 1578 AD

End: 1578 AD

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Was a conflict between the Spanish Empire and several Muslim states in Southeast Asia, including the Sultanates of Brunei, Sulu, and Maguindanao.

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  • April 1578: In 1578, Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo led the invasion of Kota Batu, the capital of Brunei. This military occupation marked Spain's successful expansion into the region, establishing their presence in Southeast Asia.
  • June 1578: In 1578, Spanish forces led by Governor Guido de Lavezaris suffered heavy losses in Kota Batu, Brunei due to a cholera or dysentery outbreak. Weakened by illness, they decided to abandon the territory and return to Manila on 26 June 1578.

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