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To understand why Madagascar became the premier pirate destination, one must look at the geography of global trade in the 1690s. The opening of the Red Sea route meant that ships laden with silks, spices, ivory, and gold from the Mughal Empire and the East Indies had to navigate the narrow straits between Africa and Asia. Madagascar, lying perfectly astride these monsoon winds, offered an ideal staging ground for interception.

Known as "Long Ben" or "The Arch Pirate," Henry Every pulled off the single richest heist in pirate history because of Madagascar. In 1695, Every led a small fleet to the Red Sea. He captured the Ganj-i-Sawai , the flagship of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. madagascar pirates top

: A frequent stop for resupply and ship repairs (careening) due to its abundance of fresh water and produce. Legendary Pirates of the Madagascar Coast To understand why Madagascar became the premier pirate