The Portuguese surrendered in 1641, wracked by malaria and dysentery and denied their usual reinforcements from Goa.
The Portuguese proved victorious in 1641, their foes having been decimated by diseased.
mnli hypothesis: The Portuguese proved victorious in 1641, their foes having been decimated by diseased. premise: The Portuguese surrendered in 1641, wracked by malaria and dysentery and denied their usual reinforcements from Goa.