Social Sciences, asked by pavithrapradeep2007, 11 months ago


Who laid the foundation
of Portuguese power in
India?

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Answered by chanchalmeena84
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Explanation:

Alfonso de Albuquerque

Rise of Portuguese power in India

Alfonso de Albuquerque who replaced Almeida as the governor in 1509 AD, and captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 AD is considered the real founder of the Portuguese power in India. Goa subsequently became the headquarters of the Portuguese settlements in India.

Answered by Atul05
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Alfonso de Albuquerque

Rise of Portuguese power in India

Alfonso de Albuquerque who replaced Almeida as the governor in 1509 AD, and captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 AD is considered the real founder of the Portuguese power in India. Goa subsequently became the headquarters of the Portuguese settlements in India.

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