As trade increased in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the Strait of Malacca became the center of a political rivalry between

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The Strait of Malacca, a key maritime route for trade between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, saw increased activity in the 14th and 15th centuries. The kingdom of Majapahit, a powerful maritime empire in the region, and Chinese pirates, who sought to control the lucrative trade routes, were central figures in the political rivalry over this strategic waterway.

As Trade Increased in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries, the Strait