Its 1504 and the Samudri Raja of Calicut unleashes his army of over 60,000 men against his former vassal, the city of Cochin and its Portuguese Ally. The defenders of Cochin have barely 5000 men - but their leader is Duarte Pereira who is a man determined to hold his ground.

0:07: ⚔️ The struggles of Trumar Raja of Coochin against political factions, family members, and the Samudri Raja of Calicut.
3:46: ⚔️ Portuguese military commanders arrive in Cochin, causing the Zamorin to retreat and plan for a future conflict.
7:35: 🌍 Exploration and knowledge contributions of Duarte Pereira in the early Portuguese Empire.
10:51: ⚔️ Battle between Portuguese and Calicut forces at the Ford of Kumbalam.
14:28: 💥 Raja's fleet retaliates with powerful cannons, targeting Portuguese ships in a strategic move.


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