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The Portuguese Battle of Diu: How a Tiny Fleet Crushed the Sultan
In 1509, off the coast of Diu in Gujarat, a small Portuguese fleet commanded by Francisco de Almeida faced a massive allied armada of Mamluks, Gujaratis, and Zamorins. This episode dives into the Battle of Diu — a turning point that shattered Muslim trade dominance in the Indian Ocean and paved the way for Portuguese control of the spice routes. We explore the strategic stakes, the ship types involved — from Portuguese naus and caravels to Mamluk galleys and block ships — and the brutal aftermath. Lucas explains how the Portuguese used their heavy artillery and boarding tactics to win against…
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