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Location: Nanzheng Shaanxi (Shensi) China

The Portuguese Christian communities established early in …

Years: 1565 - 1565

The Portuguese Christian communities established early in the sixteenth century on Ternate are nearly overrun in 1565 by the forces of the ruling Muslim sultan Hairun, whose disaffection has resulted from the rapacity of Portuguese sailors and administrators.

The arrival of a fleet from Goa saves the colonist from disaster, and peace is restored.