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Portuguese Armadas and the Battle of Diu
In this episode, we explore how a small kingdom dominated the Indian Ocean through naval warfare and strategic alliances. Lucas and Luna discuss the Battle of Diu in 1509, where a Portuguese fleet defeated a coalition of Mamluks, Ottomans, and Gujaratis. We examine the role of Afonso de Albuquerque, the use of heavy artillery on ships, and the creation of the Estado da Índia. The conversation also covers the Treaty of Tordesillas, the impact of the Padroado Real on global trade, and the cultural exchanges in Macau and Nagasaki. From the gold mines of Minas Gerais to the silk roads of Japan…
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