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Which of the following countries had a seaborne empire over the Indian Ocean during the 16th century?
Which of the following countries had a seaborne empire over the Indian Ocean during the 16th century?
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The correct option is D Portugal
The Portuguese were able to establish a ‘seaborne empire’ over the Indian Ocean in the 16th century. Any ship crossing the Bay of Bengal or the Indian Ocean had to pay tributes to the Portuguese. When the traders from Holland and England arrived, the Portuguese were defeated and their control over the sea routes ended.
The Portuguese were able to establish a ‘seaborne empire’ over the Indian Ocean in the 16th century. Any ship crossing the Bay of Bengal or the Indian Ocean had to pay tributes to the Portuguese. When the traders from Holland and England arrived, the Portuguese were defeated and their control over the sea routes ended.
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