_ 7 _ Introduction to Volume Eight This volume covers the events of two years, 1547 and 1548, during which numerous significant incidents took place. The most notable of these was the Ottoman occupation of Basra, followed by the confusion of the Governor of India. He was uncertain whether to allow communication between Ormuz and Basra or to sever it. He consulted with the Portuguese officials, some of whom were in favor, while others opposed, leaving the matter unresolved. On the other side of the Arabian Peninsula, Turkish activity increased between Dhofar, Qishn, and the land of Ash-Shihr. Meanwhile, Aden witnessed the Arabs occupying the city and expelling the Ottomans from it. After the events in Aden, the Portuguese began preparing a fleet to occupy the city, while the Ottomans
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