Which of the following had the most significant impact in supporting portugal’s efforts to control the indian ocean spice trade?

a: the weakness of the dutch east india company
b: the many victories they won over inland rulers
c: the great firepower of their ships’ cannons
d: the vast number of ships in their fleets

Portugal gained control of the spice trade because of the country's strong presence on the water with its ships and naval command. Because of this, they were able to defeat the Muslims in the Indian Ocean and its control in the trade avenues.

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