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jan 1, 1498 - Portuguese Claimed a Sphere of Influence on Calicut

Description:

- Had important Trade ports
-Muslim merchants resist because they have a monopoly on trade
- Portuguese had superior weapons and ships (the caravels) (the Muslims had Dowels)

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By Emma
10 May 2023
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Date:

jan 1, 1498
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~ 529 years ago