yourworstnightmare
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At that time Austria had Atlantic access, so it would be easier. I think Austria even seriously tried to get the Nicobars in the 1700s.Its your timeline, you can do with it whatever you like, but in my opinion it would require a PoD in the 17th century to make Austria a colonial power. I cannot see any plausibleway, or even slightly ASB way to give Austria a colony and I really tried to come up with a reasonable proposition for you..