Afonso de Albuquerque and the Straight of Ormuz

Afonso de Albuquerque was a key figure in the early 16th-century expansion of the Portuguese Empire. As governor of Portuguese India, he aimed to control vital maritime trade routes across the Indian Ocean.One of his most important achievements was securing influence over the Strait of Hormuz. In 1515, Albuquerque captured the island of Hormuz and established a Portuguese fortress there. This allo...