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Portuguese Rule of Malacca

Type Event Region Southeast Asia Time 1541–1550

In the 1540s, Portugal further consolidated its hold on the strait trade hub after capturing Malacca in 1511, strengthening fortifications, taxation,…

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  1. 1541–1545Malacca City · MalaysiaThe Portuguese Estado da Índia collected customs duties at Malacca and controlled the transit of pepper and spices; in the 1540s it continued expanding defenses and stationing garrisons to maintain practical control of Malacca Strait shipping lanes.
  2. 1545–1550Johor Strait · Malay PeninsulaIn the later 1540s the Jesuits carried out missionary work in Malacca, while the Johor Sultanate rebuilt its power on the southern shore of the strait and cooperated with Aceh, repeatedly raiding Portuguese trade routes; the colonial authorities responded with military expeditions and diplomatic pressure.

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