Husayn returned to Diu because Ayaz's city was the only nearby base able to shelter and sustain the damaged Mamluk force. Ayaz recovered Portuguese survivors and refused to hand them over, protecting them from Husayn as much as preventing their escape. Husayn then ran short of money for his crews and repairs. The sources differ on whether he sold, leased, or pawned his guns to Ayaz, but every version reveals a coalition commander financially dependent on a reluctant ally.
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Ayaz protected prisoners while financing Husayn
After Chaul, Husayn depended on Ayaz for sanctuary, money, and matériel even as the two commanders disputed custody of prisoners.