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Capture of Malacca

When
1511
Where
Malacca
Episodes
1

In 1511, the Portuguese conquered the Malacca Sultanate. This event is identified as the Capture of Malacca, representing a significant shift in regional control.

Episodes

  1. 1511 · MalaccaPortuguese Conquest of Malacca

    The Portuguese forces conquered the Malacca Sultanate in 1511, an event recorded as the Capture of Malacca.

Background and detail

Event Identification. The historical record identifies the 1511 event as the Capture of Malacca. It is described specifically as the Portuguese conquest of the Malacca Sultanate, distinguishing it from other sieges in the region.

Historical Distinction. Sources distinguish the 1511 conquest from later conflicts, such as the 1568 Acehnese siege and the 1640 Dutch conquest. This establishes the 1511 event as a distinct Portuguese military action against the Sultanate.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Malacca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-14

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