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They may not be household names today, but the riches they plundered—from the Mughal Empire and the East India Company—are legendary. "Avery Chasing the Great Mogul's Ship," colored engraving ...
Pirates and the loot they plundered have long fascinated us. Stories like "Treasure Island" and movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean" have helped increase the popularity of these sea raiders. In this ...
Things began to go awry almost as soon as the squadron of ships bearing Thomas Roe, the first English ambassador to the Mughal Empire, sighted India’s western shores in September 1615.
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Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history - MSNIn September 1695, a fleet of pirate ships commanded by Henry Every (also known as Henry Avery) attacked a convoy of 25 ships that belonged to the Mughal Empire of South Asia.
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