The History of Portugal: The Small Nation That Built a Global Empire — Fexingo History

The Battle of Diu That Made Portugal Master of the Indian Ocean — Fexingo History

The 1509 Battle of Diu saw a Portuguese fleet defeat a larger Mamluk-Gujarati-Ottoman force, establishing Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean and spice trade for a century. The episode examines the battle's causes, tactics, and the legacy of commander Francisco de Almeida.

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