Portuguese Estado da India
Portuguese authorities maintain Indian Ocean rivalry with Ottoman power
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1561 in Portugal
Explore 3 historical events and records for Portugal in 1561.
Historical records for Portugal in 1561
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Viceroy Takes Office
Francisco Coutinho becomes Viceroy of Portuguese India
Viceroyalty Ends
Braganza leaves office after campaigns strengthening Portuguese India
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