Question

what is the blue water policy?

Answer 1

The “Blue Water” policy is attributed to Don Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India.

Answer 2

"Blue Water Policy" was followed by Francisco de Almeida.

EXPLANATION:

Under this policy, they wanted to establish Portugal as a powerful country in the maritime region. 'Francisco de Almeida' was appointed as the 1st 'Governor' and 'Viceroy' of India in 1505.

In 1509, Albuquerque was replaced by the Portuguese Governor in the place of Francesco de Almeida, who took possession of Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 AD. Later Goa became the headquarters of 'Portuguese' settlements in India.

Catching on the coastal areas and the supremacy of the Navy helped to establish the Portuguese in India.