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The Portuguese India Armadas: The Annual Fleets That Built an Empire
Every year for over a century, a fleet of ships left Lisbon bound for India, carrying men, munitions, and royal orders. These were the Portuguese India Armadas — the logistical backbone of the Estado da Índia. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the journey of a single armada: the mustering at Belém, the perilous passage around the Cape of Good Hope, the stopovers at Mozambique Island, and the final arrival at Goa. They discuss the staggering loss of life — sometimes half the crew never made it — and the ingenious cartaz system that made the armadas profitable. Along the way, they touch on…
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