What was the result of Portugal's attempt to dominate Southeast Asian trade?

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Portugal's attempt to dominate Southeast Asian trade was never totally successful because of their lack of resources to overcome local resistance. The local powers were able to resist Portuguese influence, trade and colonization. The Portuguese were only able to establish a few trading posts and were forced to adopt a strategy of controlling the trade rather than the territory. They were also not able to replace indigenous populations with Portuguese colonists.

What Was the Result of Portugal's Attempt to Dominate Southeast