military force
the dutch
100 years
The Dutch
The Portuguese.
Spain
the dutch
dutch
dutch
100 years
European nations began to control the nations of southeast Asia. -apex
Both the Dutch and the British wanted to gain control over the area and the wealth that was coming from its resources, so the countries would be The Netherlands and Britain.
Dutch
Portugal lost control of the spice trade because of the Netherlands keeping them out of some of the best ports for spices.
Albuquerque believed that a Portuguese victory at Malacca would secure control over the vital trade routes in Southeast Asia, thereby enhancing Portugal's dominance in the spice trade. He saw Malacca as a strategic point that would enable the Portuguese to disrupt Muslim trade networks and expand their influence in the region. Additionally, capturing Malacca would provide a stronghold for further conquests and facilitate the spread of Christianity. Ultimately, Albuquerque viewed this victory as pivotal for establishing a Portuguese empire in Asia.
Portuguese, Dutch then English
The Dutch And to a lesser degree the English.
The Portuguese were known for their sea power, however, they lacked the overall resources to truly conquer or control significant amounts of territory. This kept them on the fringe of Asian trade.