1600 ⟶ Portuguese Naval Victory in Ambon and Dutch-Hituese Alliance

The Portuguese win a major naval battle in the bay of Ambon....
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⚔️ 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.⟶
De Houtman Expedition's Clashes in Java (1596)
ExplorationColonialismTradeConflictEuropean ExplorationSpice TradeDutch East India CompanyNaval Warfare
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal

⚔️ Portuguese Naval Victory in Ambon and Dutch-Hituese Alliance

The Portuguese win a major naval battle in the bay of Ambon. Later in the year, the Dutch join forces with the local Hituese in an anti-Portuguese alliance, in return for which the Dutch would have the sole right to purchase spices from Hitu.⟶
ColonialismNaval WarfareSpice TradeDutch East India CompanyPortuguese EmpireMaritime HistoryMilitary Alliances
PortugalPortugalIndonesiaIndonesiaNetherlandsNetherlands

🚢 Dutch Establish Trading Post in Banten and Commence Privateering

First permanent Dutch trading post is established in Banten, West Java. First successful VOC privateering raid on a Portuguese ship.⟶
Dutch Establish Trading Post in Banten and Commence Privateering (1603)
Dutch East India CompanyTradeColonialismSpice TradeMaritime History
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugalNetherlandsNetherlands

⚔️ VOC and Hitu Capture Portuguese Fort in Ambon

February, The VOC in alliance with Hitu prepare to attack a Portuguese fort in Ambon but the Portuguese surrender.⟶
VOCPortuguese EmpireSpice TradeAmbonColonialismMilitary History
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugalNetherlandsNetherlands

⚔️ Dutch Expel Portuguese from Solor Fort

The Dutch expel the Portuguese from their Solor fort, but won't stay for long.⟶
Dutch Expel Portuguese from Solor Fort (1613)
ColonialismDutch East India CompanyPortuguese EmpireSpice TradeMilitary ConflictFort
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugalNetherlandsNetherlands

⚔️ Acehnese Navy Defeats Portuguese Fleet at Bintan

Sultan Iskandar Muda of Aceh sinks a Portuguese fleet off of Bintan Island.⟶
Acehnese Navy Defeats Portuguese Fleet at Bintan (1614)
Aceh SultanatePortuguese EmpireNaval WarfareColonialismMilitary ConflictSultan Iskandar MudaMaritime History
IndonesiaIndonesiaPortugalPortugal