Question

What is the importance of the Capture of Hormuz in UAE history?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Albuquerque captured Hormuz in 1515, despite its ongoing resistance. The Portuguese attached particular importance to this most important commercial center, since its commanding position at the mouth of the Gulf enabled them to control the flow of trade with Basrah and other Gulf ports.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Capture of Ormuz in 1507 occurred when the Portuguese Afonso de Albuquerque attacked Hormuz Island to establish the Fortress of Ormuz. This conquest gave the Portuguese full control of the trade between India and Europe passing through the Persian Gulf.[3]DateOctober, 1507Location

Ormuz, present day Iran

ResultCapture of Ormuz by PortugalBelligerents Portuguese EmpireKingdom of OrmusCommanders and leadersAfonso de AlbuquerqueCoge Atar

Reis Hamed  Strength460 men[1]

6 naus[1]4,000 men [2]Casualties and losses11 wounded900 dead