How were the portuguese able to establish bases in several key locations in the indian ocean world?

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Rylee Kerr

1 February, 15:48

How were the portuguese able to establish bases in several key locations in the indian ocean world?

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Quinton Marshall · Answer 1

In the early 16th century, Portuguese forcibly took control of the commerce in the Indian Ocean.

The Portuguese were able to establish bases in several key locations in the Indian ocean world mainly by the force of military.

The Portuguese ships were powerful enough to outmaneuver and outgun the ships of any other nation.