FC.82 THE PORTUGUESE EMPIRE IN EAST ASIA (1498-c.1600) Portuguese reach India in 1498 & 1500 (FC.81) Decline of Portuguese Emp. B y 1600 Dutch take.
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4/21 Focus: 4/21 Focus: – Soon after European powers had established direct trading links with Asia, they sought to gain more permanent control there Important.