The spice of particular importance to the Dutch from the Spice Islands was nutmeg. During the 17th century, the Dutch sought to control the lucrative nutmeg trade, as it was highly valued for its use in cooking, medicine, and preservation. The Dutch established a monopoly over nutmeg production by taking control of the Banda Islands, where it was primarily grown, significantly boosting their economic power during the period.
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The Spice Islands, also known as the Moluccas, were controlled by the Dutch during the 17th century. The Dutch East India Company established a monopoly on the spice trade in the region, particularly for nutmeg and cloves.
They were known as the spice islands; because, of the importance of spices at the time of their decovery.
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
After the seizure of Ambon in the Moloccas in 1605 and Banda Island in 1623, the Dutch secured the trade monopoly of the Spice Islands. A policy of the ruthless exploitation by 'divide and rule' tactics was carried out -
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
by seized both port of Malacca and Valuable Spice Islands from Portugal.
Yes! It was in Asia! That is The Spice Islands