_ 31 _ In the same year (1552) The events of the fleet of twenty-five ships occurred in 1552, where the Turks achieved control over Iraq and occupied Qatif and Bahrain:(3) The fleet of 25 galleys Encouraged by this success [the conquests of Mesopotamia], Grand Sultan soon wanted to be (lord) of the whole of the Persian Strait as far as Ormuz, which never left his mind. (Couto). He ordered the advance to continue with the successive conquests of El Katiff and the island of Bahrain. Persuaded by threats and corruption. The Arabs of El Katiff, did not support Sheikh Murad, who found himself forced to abandon its besieged walls and take refuge inland, still accompanied by 300-400 followers. (3) Document no. and reference.
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