The Sultanate of Malacca was a powerful maritime and commercial kingdom that existed from 1400 to 1511 on the Malay Peninsula. It played a crucial role in the spice trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Imagine the Sultanate of Malacca as a popular restaurant located at a crossroads. Just like how this restaurant would attract patrons traveling from all directions, the Sultanate attracted traders from various regions due to its strategic location.
Parameswara: The founder of the Sultanate of Malacca who established it after fleeing from an attack in Sumatra.
Strait of Malacca: A narrow stretch of water between Malaysia and Indonesia that was controlled by the Sultanate, making it a critical point for international trade routes.
Portuguese Conquest: In 1511, Portuguese forces led by Afonso de Albuquerque conquered the Sultanate of Malacca, marking an important shift in regional power dynamics.
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