Question

List out the causes responsible for the decine of the Portuguese in india.

Answer 1

Answer:

On 17th May, 1498 Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor and merchant reached Calicut in Kerala, thereby discovering a new sea route to India. Through this sea route, the Portuguese were the first among Europeans to reach India.

Causes for the decline of the Portuguese:

1) Possession of strong navy by the Dutch and the English posed as a formidable challenge to the Portuguese.

2) Portuguese Government officials became highly corrupt, loosing their loyalty. Later reduced their government to a pathetic condition.

3) Religious fanaticism was the reason for their decline. They attempted to convert the locals forcefully.

4) With the decline of Vijayanagar Empire, their trade declined.

Answer 2

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