Polity Safim

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A Portuguese Enclave in North Africa.

Establishment

  • January 1489: In 1488, Safim was captured by the Portuguese under the command of Diogo de Azambuja. The territory was then incorporated into the Portuguese Empire. Safim/Safi was an important trading post on the coast of Morocco, known for its strategic location and thriving commerce.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1541: In 1540, Safim was under the rule of the Wattasid Dynasty. Safim, also known as Safi, was a major Portuguese fortress and trading post in Morocco. The Wattasid Dynasty was a Berber dynasty that ruled over Morocco from the 15th to the 16th century.