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Hormuz as an Indian Ocean Trade Hub (1405)

Type Event Region Western Asia Time 1405–1410

Around 1405, the Kingdom of Hormuz (Ormus) on its island in the Persian Gulf occupied a pivotal position in the Indian Ocean–Persian Gulf–Red Sea tra…

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  1. 1400–1405Strait of Hormuz · Strait of HormuzThe Kingdom of Hormuz controlled the entrance and exit of the Persian Gulf, attracting Indian, Arab, and Persian merchants with low tariffs and relative security, forming an entrepôt system linking the interior with the sea.
  2. 1405Island of Hormuz · HormuzBy around 1405, Hormuz had become a major node of Indian Ocean trade, where spices, textiles, pearls, and horses were gathered and distributed; merchant ships from east and west called frequently, and the city's population and wealth grew markedly.
  3. 1405–1410Sea routes from the Persian Gulf to Gujarat and East Africa · Persian GulfHormuz maintained regular sea routes with Gujarat, Calicut, and East African ports, and formed a complementary trade network with Iran and Mamluk Egypt after the collapse of the Timurid Empire, strengthening its regional hub function.

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