: Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first viceroy of India with a clear "regimento" (set of instructions): secure the Swahili coast, build forts in East Africa (Kilwa, Mombasa), and establish a permanent presence in key Indian ports.
: King Manuel I convened a grand assembly in 1505 to shift Portugal's focus from mere trade to the creation of a formal empire. Os Descobrimentos Portugueses_Ep04.mp4
While the initial stages focused on mapping the "Sea of Darkness," this phase, often referred to as the "Conquest" stage, details the ambitious strategy of King Manuel I. : Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the