What was a main goal of Portugal, in terms of increasing trade within the Indian Ocean basin?

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Phobis · Answer 1 · 2017-10-09T15:24:56+0000

To capture bases and forts, in order to exert influence over the region

Indian Ocean Basin is a very strategic place not only for trading, but for its maritime bases and forts

In order to exert its influence over the region, Portugal have to compete with another European powers, France and British

What was a main goal of Portugal, in terms of increasing trade within the Indian Ocean basin?

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