Question

Explain 2 reasons why the Portuguese overpowered the sultanate of Melaka.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In the year 1511 Portugal had conquered Malacca

Explanation:

• Early in the 16th century, the trade in Malacca and an opportunity to spread the Christianity in Asia were at the core of European powers.
• The closing by the Ottoman Empire's of the overland route from Asia to Europe and the demand of Arab merchants for monopoly of trade with India and South-East Asia led the European powers in the process of looking for a sea route.
• The riches and prosperity of Malacca drew European interest and in 1511 the Portuguese seized it. In 1511 Afonso de Albuquerque led a Malaya expedition to conquer Malacca for the purpose of using it to establish the base for South East Asian operations.
• In Malacca, the Portuguese established a trade post that provided an important supply and trade hub for spices coming from East Indies and porcelain, silk  from China