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Vasco da Gama Establishes Fortress at Kochi

When
1505
Where
Unknown
Episodes
1

The Portuguese established Fort Emmanuel at Kochi from 1503 until the Dutch takeover in 1663. In 1505, Francisco de Almeida was appointed Viceroy of India with the condition to set up four forts on the southwestern coast.

Episodes

  1. 25 March 1505 · UnknownAppointment of Almeida

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

Background and detail

Background. Kochi is a major port city on the Malabar Coast. From 1503, the Portuguese established Fort Emmanuel there. This fortified presence continued until the Dutch took over the site in 1663.

Fortification. Fort Emmanuel, also known as Fort Kochi, was under Portuguese rule from 1503 to 1663. The establishment of this fort marked the beginning of the Portuguese fortified presence at this specific location.

Context. In 1505, Francisco de Almeida was appointed Viceroy of India. His appointment included the condition that he would set up four forts on the southwestern Indian coast: Anjediva, Cannanore, Cochin, and Quilon.

People involved

Sources

  1. Kochi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Portuguese India Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  3. Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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