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The Portuguese Legacy in Malacca: Fortress of the Spice Trade
In this episode of The History of Portugal, we delve into the pivotal conquest of Malacca by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1511. This strategic city on the Malay Peninsula became the linchpin of Portuguese control over the spice trade, breaking the Venetian monopoly and establishing a foothold in Southeast Asia. We explore the construction of the formidable Fortaleza de Malaca, the alliances with local rulers like the Sultan of Johor, and the complex interactions with Chinese traders under the Ming dynasty. The episode also covers the bitter rivalries with the Aceh Sultanate and the eventual…
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