1. They had superior weapons for example, handguns and pistols compared to Africans.
2. They were well trained on good military tactics
3. Coastal towns never resisted unitedly against an enemy
4. Some towns failed to resist the invasion.
5. Portuguese organised suprise attacks and fought with determination
6. They received reinforcement from their headquarters in Gola India
7. Portuguese had a superior navy compared to Turkish and Persians.
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