Q. With reference to the Decline of Portuguese, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Portuguese tried to interfere with the political setup in India. It fought with the Mughal power in 1632 but was defeated and removed from Hoogly.
Statement 2 is correct: The Jesuit Mission with St. Francis Xavier converted around 7 lakh untouchable persons to Christianity. The Portuguese were also religiously intolerant.