Question

"To what extent did the Portuguese achieve their own goals in the Indian Ocean trade?" and "What factors led to Portugal’s decline as a power in the Indian Ocean trade network?"

Answer 1

The aim of Portugal in the Indian Ocean was to ensure the monopoly of the spice trade. Taking advantage of the rivalries that pitted Hindus against Muslims, the Portuguese established several forts and trading posts between 1500 and 1510.

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