by Ronald Teuthof | 14 Jan 1641 | 1621-1648 Towards independence, 1641, 80 Years' war (1568-1648), Asia, Dutch Malacca
Background Malacca, constructed by the Malays in the 1400s, was a significant hub of trade toward the beginning of the 16th century. It was conquered by the Portuguese Empire in 1511 and was noted for its wealth and prestige by Portuguese...
