Abu-Lughod Asia.pdf
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This use of violence, force, and extortion characterized the Portuguese approach in <br />
the early 16 th century. <br />
Lessons from the Indian Case <br />
India seems to have been indifferent to much of the items traded. <br />
Indian wealth kept her from being more aggressive in being involved in the <br />
sea trade. <br />
This meant that she was vulnerable to the expansion of sea power on either <br />
side of her.