_ 7 _ Introduction to Volume Seven This volume covers the events of five years, from 1542 to 1546, during which many significant events unfolded, particularly for the city of Ormuz. The city alternated between times of prosperity and peace, followed by periods of poverty and unrest. Throughout this period, Ormuz remained under the constant threat of an attack by the Ottomans. During these years, the Ottoman forces advanced to Baghdad and from there proceeded to Zakiya, on the outskirts of Basra. Subsequently, Basra was occupied by the Ottoman forces. In 1546, the Portuguese forces succeeded in defeating the King of Campay and capturing the Bassin port, the Turkish military base on the western coast of India. They then signed a peace treaty with the King of Campay. Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al-Qasimi
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