1622 ⟶ Anglo-Persian Capture of Hormuz

Capture of Ormuz; The island of Hormuz was captured by an An...
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⚔️ Persian Invasion of Armenia

The Persians declare war on the Armenians.⟶
Persian Invasion of Armenia (451)
WarfareConflictPersian EmpireMilitary HistoryReligious Violence
ArmeniaArmeniaIranIran

⚔️ Afonso de Albuquerque Captures Hormuz and Muscat

Afonso de Albuquerque conquered Hormuz and Muscat, among other bases in the Persian Gulf, taking control of the region at the entrance of the Gulf.⟶
Afonso de Albuquerque Captures Hormuz and Muscat (1507)
Portuguese EmpireIndian OceanAge of ExplorationColonialismConquestPersian GulfMaritime PowerTrade RoutesAfonso de AlbuquerqueNaval Warfare
IranIranOmanOmanPortugalPortugal

🚢 Portuguese Armada Suppresses Solorese Uprising

The Portuguese require an armada of 90 ships to put down a Solorese uprising. (to 1599)⟶
ColonialismRebellionMilitaryPortuguese EmpireMilitary HistoryNaval Warfare
PortugalPortugalIndonesiaIndonesia

⚔️ Abbas I Begins Military Expansion

1623: After modernizing his army, Abbas I expands the Persian Empire by capturing territory from the Ottomans and the Portuguese.⟶
Abbas I Begins Military Expansion (1603)
Military HistorySafavid DynastyAbbas IOttoman EmpirePortuguese EmpireEmpire BuildingTerritorial Expansion
IranIranTurkeyTurkeyPortugalPortugal

⚔️ VOC and Hitu Capture Portuguese Fort in Ambon

February, The VOC in alliance with Hitu prepare to attack a Portuguese fort in Ambon but the Portuguese surrender.⟶
VOCPortuguese EmpireSpice TradeAmbonColonialismMilitary History
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugalNetherlandsNetherlands

⚔️ Anglo-Persian Capture of Hormuz

Capture of Ormuz; The island of Hormuz was captured by an Anglo-Persian force from Portuguese.⟶
Anglo-Persian Capture of Hormuz (1622)
Military HistoryColonialismPersian EmpirePortuguese EmpireIndian OceanMaritime Conflict
IranIranPortugalPortugalUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom