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Mariam-uz-Zamani: The Influential Mughal Merchant

In 1613, Portuguese merchants faced severe consequences after seizing the Rahimi, a massive Indian ship owned by Mariam-uz-Zamani.

BBC News বাংলা · 1 November 2026, 1:50 AM

In 1613, Portuguese traders intercepted and seized the 'Rahimi', the largest Indian ship in the Red Sea at the time. The vessel was owned by a prominent woman named Mariam-uz-Zamani. This act of aggression forced both the Portuguese and the British to pay a heavy price for their actions.