Historical Events tagged with "fatahillah"

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Military & Warfare

Fatahillah Defeats Portuguese at Sunda Kelapa

June 22nd, 1527 497 years ago

In a decisive military action, Fatahillah led the forces of the Sunda kingdom to successfully expel the Portuguese from the harbor of Sunda Kelapa. This victory marked a significant turning point in the region's history, as it not only ended Portuguese control but also laid the groundwork for the establishment of Jakarta as a key trading hub. The engagement underscored the regional power dynamics in Southeast Asia and the struggle against colonial influence.

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