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Afonso de Albuquerque The Architect of Portugal's Asian Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the life and conquests of Afonso de Albuquerque, the second Governor of Portuguese India whose vision and ruthlessness built the Estado da Índia. From his early campaigns in Morocco to the capture of Goa in 1510 and the seizure of Malacca in 1511, Albuquerque established a network of fortresses and ports that controlled the spice trade for a century. They explore his controversial tactics, his rivalry with Francisco de Almeida, his obsession with blocking the Red Sea, and his lonely death off the coast of India. Along the way, the conversation touches…
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