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In a race for world dominance, a head start goes a long way. In 1517 Portugal made contact with China to begin its attempts to own world trade.
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The first "factory" for the East India Company is opened. Despite it's name, the East India Company's first factory was in Indonesia
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In 1602, Portuguese sailors land and establish Rio De Janeiro. In this same year, they begin the exportation of Brazilwood to Europe.
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The King and Queen of England officially recognize the East India Company. At this point they are able to create a military to enforce their business throughout the world with the royal blessing.
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In 1756, Indian rebels attacked Fort William. For one night they trapped British soldiers in a small room. The overcrowding of this room led to suffocation and death for many of the captives.
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In 1807, Napoleon's Peninsular War with Spain and Portugal forced the Portuguese Royal family to flee to Brazil. This showed the Portuguese reliance on Brazil rather than the opposite.
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In 1813, The European in India was published. This book painted a portrait of India as an exotic and strange land, reinforcing the cultural divide.
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In 1824, after Portuguese dominance had faded, Brazil declared its independence. This was the end of Portuguese control in the region.
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The Sepoy soldiers in the British East India company's army grew tired of failed promises and rebelled. This was the first of many such events in Indian-British relations going forward
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By 1864, the Brazilians had come as far as establishing their own empire. In 1864 they were engaging in war to conquer Uruguay.
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In 1947, after nearly a century of sustained discord, Britain finally relinquished control of India. This led to the creation of India as well as Pakistan
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Despite England having granted India independence, Portugal insisted on maintaining control over their Indian territory. It was not until 1954 that they finally relented.
