Baloch Resistance to the Portuguese Empire in the 17th Century: A Forgotten Battle

Описание: I know many of you are familiar with my dad as a computer engineer, but what you may not know is that he has a deep passion for history, particularly Islamic history. With a Bachelor's degree in Islamic History from Karachi University, he has always been fascinated by the events that shaped the world. In this video, he takes us on a journey back to the 17th century, uncovering a little-known yet pivotal chapter in Baloch history.
The Baloch people of Makran fought fiercely against the Portuguese Empire’s control of critical maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. For over a century, the Portuguese dominated these vital chokepoints, but the Baloch's determined resistance played a key role in challenging their power, protecting international trade routes, and resisting European colonial control.
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Join us as we explore the brave stand of the Baloch people in the 17th century, their resistance against the Portuguese, and the lasting impact of these events on the region and beyond.
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Historical sources:

Revisiting Hormuz: Portuguese Interactions in the Persian Gulf Region in the Early Modern Period
This volume compiles proceedings from a 2007 conference organized by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. It delves into Portuguese interactions in the Persian Gulf, with a focus on Hormuz during the early modern period. 

The Persian Gulf: The Economic and Political History of Five Port Cities, 1500-1730
by Willem Floor, this book provides an extensive overview of the Persian Gulf’s history, including detailed accounts of Hormuz under Portuguese control and the dynamics leading to their expulsion. 

The Hispano-Portuguese Empire and its Contacts with Safavid Persia, the Kingdom of Hormuz and Yarubid Oman from 1489 to 1720: A Bibliography of Printed Publications, 1508-2007
Compiled by Rudi Matthee and Jorge Flores, this bibliography offers a comprehensive list of printed publications related to the interactions between the Iberian empires and regions like Hormuz, providing valuable resources for further research. The Portuguese on the Persian Gulf and on the Arabian Peninsular.