jan 1, 1600 - The English and the Dutch
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The English and Dutch began to challenge Portugal's dominance over the Indian Ocean tradeThe Dutch owned the largest fleet of ships in the world (20,000 vessels)
Both countries had established a direct trade throughout Asia
The Dutch East India Company, was richer and more powerful than England's company
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Date:
jan 1, 1600
Now
~ 424 years ago
