: Establishing a presence in Cananor, Cochen, and eventually challenging the Zamorin of Calicut.
Forging an Empire - The Portuguese Empire - Part 1 Exploration
: Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first viceroy of India with a clear "regimento" (set of instructions): secure the Swahili coast, build forts in East Africa (Kilwa, Mombasa), and establish a permanent presence in key Indian ports.
: Establishing a presence in Cananor, Cochen, and eventually challenging the Zamorin of Calicut.
Forging an Empire - The Portuguese Empire - Part 1 Exploration
: Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first viceroy of India with a clear "regimento" (set of instructions): secure the Swahili coast, build forts in East Africa (Kilwa, Mombasa), and establish a permanent presence in key Indian ports.