Complete the sentence about Ya'rubid dynasty with the correct year: In ______ the Portuguese captured the coastal city of Muscat, and gradually extended their control along the coast up to Sohar in the north and down to Sur in the southeast.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1507
In 1507 the Portuguese captured Muscat and gradually widened their control along the coast, up to Sohar in the north and Sur in the southeast. The Ya'rubid dynasty later pushed them out.
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