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The Battle of Diu: How Portugal Held the Indian Ocean
In 1509, a small Portuguese fleet faced a massive coalition of Ottoman, Mamluk, and Gujarati ships off the coast of India. This episode explores the Battle of Diu, a naval engagement that decided the fate of the Indian Ocean trade for centuries. We look at Admiral Lourenço de Almeida’s tactics, the role of gunpowder warfare, and how this single victory allowed Portugal to establish the Estado da Índia. Join Lucas and Luna as they examine the ships, the commanders, and the geopolitical shift that turned the Mediterranean’s dominance into the Atlantic’s rise.
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