They discovered the Southern Route to the Indian ocean, via Cape Hope, established trading enclaves at Indian ocean Ports like Macau, and enforced their trade monopoly with Cannon, Ships, and Fortifications. They were tough, able, Mariners and Traders and they broke the Spice Monopoly belonging to the Arab Traders before them.
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Portugal lost control of the spice trade because of the Netherlands keeping them out of some of the best ports for spices.
Armed with guns and cannons the Portuguese waged war on the inhabitants of coastal towns, burned villages and overwhelmed the enemy's fleets.
Armed with guns and cannons the Portuguese waged war on the inhabitants of coastal towns, burned villages and overwhelmed the enemy's fleets.
The moors vasco de gama discovered the spice after traveling to India
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the dutch
After Magellan left the Portuguese Army, he went to Spain. On March 22, 1518, Magellan persuaded King Charles I that the Spice Islands could be reached by sailing west through the New World. The King granted him a large sum of money to find a route to the Spice Islands by sailing west, thereby giving Spain control of the area.
After Magellan left the Portuguese Army, he went to Spain. On March 22, 1518, Magellan persuaded King Charles I that the Spice Islands could be reached by sailing west through the New World. The King granted him a large sum of money to find a route to the Spice Islands by sailing west, thereby giving Spain control of the area.
During the early 1400s, the spice trade was primarily controlled by Arab and Venetian traders. They monopolized the routes and distribution networks, bringing spices from the East, particularly from regions like India and the Spice Islands, to European markets. This dominance continued until the rise of Portuguese exploration in the late 15th century, which eventually shifted control over the spice trade.
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch