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Historical Events in August 1511

  • Aug 10 Portuguese troops occupy parts of Malacca

Victory in battleVictory in Battle

Aug 24 Afonso de Albuquerque of Portugal conquers Malacca, the capital of the Sultanate of Malacca.

Admiral and Duke of Goa Afonso de Albuquerque
Admiral and Duke of Goa
Afonso de Albuquerque

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