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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 trade

The 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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jan 1, 1600
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~ 426 years ago