1503 The Portuguese Empire in India faces major head winds. Vasco da Gama underestimates his old rival, the Samudri Raja of Calicut, and nearly pays for it with his life. Yet despite Portuguese resilience, the Samudri and his men prove that they are in it for a fight. Flash Point History YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYmTYuan0fSGccYXBxc8cA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYmTYuan0fSGccYXBxc8cA</a> Contribute on Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/FPHx">https://www.patreon.com/FPHx</a> Leave some feedback: <a href= "mailto:flashpointhistory@gmail.com">flashpointhistory@gmail.com</a> Follow along on Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/">https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/</a> Engage on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx">https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx</a>