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The Portuguese Fortress of Hormuz: Gateway to the Persian Gulf
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese conquest and occupation of Hormuz, the strategic island kingdom that controlled the entrance to the Persian Gulf. They trace how Afonso de Albuquerque seized Hormuz in 1515, turning it into a key stronghold of the Estado da Índia, and examine the fortress's role in dominating the silk and spice routes. The conversation also delves into the complex diplomacy with the Safavid Persians, the rise of Shah Abbas I, and the joint Anglo-Persian campaign that expelled the Portuguese in 1622. Along the way, they discuss the controversial…
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