1505–1517 conflict between Egypt and Portugal in the Indian Ocean. It began on 16 March 1505 and lasted until 26 January 1517 (about 12 years). The setting was Indian Ocean. It was part of Portuguese presence in Asia. Those involved included the Kingdom of Portugal and the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt.
Before and after
- c. 1500sMona Lisa
- 14 December 1503Birth of Nostradamus
- 17 January 1504Birth of Pius V
- 8 September 1504Michelangelo's David is unveiled
- from 16 March 1505 to 26 January 1517Mamluk–Portuguese conflicts
- 18 April 1506Construction of St. Peter's Basilica
- 20 May 1506Death of Christopher Columbus
- 1507Founding of Mumbai
- 25 April 1507The name 'America' appears on a map
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The era
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