HIST 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Francis Xavier, Cartaz, Spice Trade
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Considered to be the original people of india. 2000 bce, they were invaded by aryans from central asia. Took over about of india (just not south india) Dravidians were made subordinate of aryans and became the lowest on the caste system - untouchables . Dravidians of south india adopted hinduism and its caste system becoming the lowest on the hierarchy. Set up lots of trading bases along the coast of india to use them as military and resupply bases for merchants. 1510 - set up trading post in goa, killing the muslims but sparing the hindus (christians taught to hate muslims, not so much hindus) Within a few years, the portuguese dominate the indian ocean (naval superiorities) Jesuits also set up their base in goa (st. francis xavier) Allowed other ships to sail the ocean but they had to get the permission of the. Developed a tax based on the ships" cargos.
