What happened to Luanda in 1648?
It prospered
It fell to Nzinga
It was recaptured by Portuguese
It was abandoned
Answer
In 1648, Portuguese forces successfully recaptured Luanda from the Dutch, bringing an end to Dutch control over the city. This triumph marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict between the Portuguese and Dutch over control of Angola, with the Portuguese ultimately regaining their dominance in the region.
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