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What was Albuquerque's role in the "fleet of the Arabian and Persian sea"?
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Albuquerque became the head of the "fleet of the Arabian and Persian sea" in 1508. He made a name for himself by successfully conquering the strategic ports of Hormuz and Aden, which gave Portugal control of trade routes in the region. He also made several attempts to conquer Goa, which was a major center of trade in India, but was unsuccessful.
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