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Why were the Portuguese interested in establishing their control over the Kenya coast during 16th century

Why were the Portuguese interested in establishing their control over the Kenya coast during 16th century

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samuel
i) To control trade with coastal towns

ii) To spread Christianity/revenge on the Muslims who had conquered and rolled their homeland for over 700 years/look for Pastor John,

iii) The Kenyan Coast was strategically located on the way to the east and could act as a base for their trading and navy ships

iv) To control the Indian Ocean
lemass answered the question on March 19, 2019 at 08:33

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