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Appointment of Almeida

When
25 March 1505
Where
Unknown
Part of
Vasco da Gama Establishes Fortress at Kochi

Francisco de Almeida was appointed Viceroy of India in 1505, tasked with establishing four forts on the coast.

Almeida was appointed on 25 March 1505. The condition of his appointment was to set up forts at Anjediva, Cannanore, Cochin, and Quilon.

Sources

  1. Portuguese India Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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