This conquest, carried out under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque, provided access to the lucrative trade around the Strait of Malacca. The city's strategic location was an important step in Portugal's expansion of its Asian trade network eastward.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Portuguese Capture of Malacca?
- The Portuguese capture of Malacca brought control of an important trade center in Southeast Asia into the hands of a European power.
- When did Portuguese Capture of Malacca happen?
- 1511 CE
- Where did Portuguese Capture of Malacca take place?
- Malakka