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1511

Portuguese seize Malacca

Portugal secures a crucial chokepoint for trade into the East Indies.

Canonical milestoneMalacca1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Global Age of Exploration

Position 11

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 98%

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asiaexplorationportugal