1512 ⟶ Portuguese Expedition to the Spice Islands
The first Portuguese exploratory expedition was sent eastwar...
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🚢 Portuguese Expedition to the Spice Islands
The first Portuguese exploratory expedition was sent eastward from Malacca (in present-day Malaysia) to search for the 'Spice Islands' (Maluku) led by Francisco Serrão. Serrão is shipwrecked but struggles on to Hitu (northern Ambon) and wins the favour of the local rulers.⟶
ExplorationMaritime HistorySpice TradePortuguese EmpireAge of ExplorationMaluku Islands
Malaysia
Indonesia
Portugal
👑 Fall of Majapahit and Rise of Demak
The Majapahit Empire fell to Demak, with many fleeing to Bali while Demak, under Sultan Fatah, became the new center of power.⟶
MajapahitSultanateMajapahit EmpireIslamic ExpansionPolitical TransitionSuccession
Indonesia🏘️ Portuguese Founding of Recife
The Portuguese establish Recife in Pernambuco, north-east of Brazil.⟶
ColonialismPortuguese EmpireSettlementExplorationTradeEconomy
BrazilPortugal⚔️ Execution of Inca Leader Tupac Amaru I
Spanish conquistadores apprehend the last Inca leader Tupak Amaru at Vilcabamba, Peru, and execute him in Cuzco.⟶
ColonialismInca EmpireSpanish EmpirePeruConquestResistanceIndigenous PeoplesMilitary History
Peru
Spain⚔️ De Houtman Expedition's Clashes in Java
June, de Houtman's expedition reaches Banten the main pepper port of West Java where they clash with both the Portuguese and Indonesians. It then sails east along the north coast of Java losing twelve crew to a Javanese attack at Sidayu and killing a local ruler in Madura.⟶
ExplorationColonialismTradeConflictEuropean ExplorationSpice TradeDutch East India CompanyNaval Warfare
IndonesiaPortugal