Why was Piri Reis found guilty leading to his execution?
For drawing maps
For challenging the Sultan
For abandoning his fleet and lifting the siege of Hormuz Island
For writing a book
Answer
Piri Reis was found guilty of abandoning his fleet and lifting the siege of Hormuz Island, a key strategic location that controlled the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The Ottomans had been besieging the island for months, but Reis was forced to withdraw after his fleet was attacked by a superior Portuguese force.
Charting the Seas: Unraveling the Legacy of Piri Reis
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