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Nuno da Cunha and the Treaty of Bassein

Nuno da Cunha was a prominent Portuguese administrator who served as the Governor of Portuguese India from 1529 to 1538, during the early period of European expansion in...

May 29, 2011

Soares de Albergaria

Soares de Albergaria was a prominent Portuguese nobleman and colonial administrator during the early sixteenth century, known for his role as Governor of Portuguese India. His tenure reflected...

May 29, 2011

Afonso de Albuquerque

Afonso de Albuquerque (1453–1515) was a prominent Portuguese naval commander, statesman, and empire builder, widely regarded as one of the greatest architects of Portugal’s maritime supremacy in Asia...

May 29, 2011

Francisco de Almeida

Francisco de Almeida (c. 1450–1510) was a distinguished Portuguese nobleman, soldier, and explorer who became the first Viceroy of Portuguese India. He played a crucial role in establishing...

May 29, 2011

Return of Vasco

The return of Vasco da Gama to India in 1524 CE marked a significant episode in the history of European exploration and the consolidation of Portuguese power in...

May 29, 2011

Pedro Álvares Cabral

Pedro Álvares Cabral, a renowned nobleman, military commander, navigator, and explorer, was born in Belmonte, Portugal, in 1467. He played a crucial role in the Age of Discovery,...

May 29, 2011

Arrival of Vasco da Gama

The arrival of Vasco da Gama in India in 1498 marked a turning point in world history, symbolising the beginning of European maritime exploration in Asia and the...

May 29, 2011

Search for New Trade Routes by Europeans

The Search for New Trade Routes by Europeans during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries marked the beginning of the Age of Exploration and transformed global history. Driven by...

May 29, 2011

Succession of Jahangir

The succession of Jahangir marks a significant transition in the history of the Mughal Empire, following the death of Emperor Akbar the Great in 1605. Jahangir, born as...

May 29, 2011

Queens of Jahangir

Emperor Jahangir (1569–1627), the fourth ruler of the Mughal Empire, reigned from 1605 to 1627 and was known for his deep love of art, culture, and refinement. His...

May 29, 2011

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