Malacca, Portugal and Spain

Portuguese literature has been closely linked with that of Spain as both countries were once a single nation until 1143 when the Kingdom of Portugal was recognized as an independent country.

The famous lyrics called Cantigas de Santa Maria, written by King Alfonso the Wise of Spain were set down in the language of Portugal.

Spain and Portugal dispute each other on one of the world's most famous novels about knights and their ladies, the Amadis of Gaul.

Famous poet of Portugal, Gil Vicente wrote a mixture of Portuguese and Spanish plays.

The Lusiads is an epic poem that tells the struggle of the Portuguese explorer-sailors to reach India. Vasco da Gama had been entrusted by King Manuel I to find the sea route to India. Later, Malacca was discovered by the Portuguese, and Afonso de Albuquerque wanted to show Malaccan treasures to King Manuel I.

Flor De La Mar was wrecked in a storm and the treasures sunk.

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