COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS
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Spanish Empire
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Portuguese Empire
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British Empire
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Dutch Empire
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Detailed explanation-1: -At its height the Portuguese empire included Brazil, large parts of Africa and almost all the important trading areas in China, India, southeast Asia and present-day Indonesia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The capture of the port of Malacca in 1511 enabled the Portuguese to gain a foothold in the Southeast Asian spice trade. By the end of the 16th century, because of competition from the English and Dutch in the region, Portuguese dominance declined in Asia.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Portuguese Empire (Portuguese: Império Português), also known as the Portuguese Overseas (Ultramar Português) or the Portuguese Colonial Empire (Império Colonial Português), was composed of the overseas colonies, factories, and the later overseas territories governed by Portugal.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Portuguese empire used Goa as its Asian headquarters and administrative center; as a result, Portuguese culture penetrated deeply into society.
Detailed explanation-5: -Why is Alfonso de Albuquerque credited with being the real founder of Portuguese power in India? He defeated King Zamorin and conquered Calicut.