Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about Alberqueque:

1. He acquired Goa from Sultan of Bijapur
2. He abolished Sati under his rule

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Alfonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese governor in India, captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur and established Portuguese authority over Ormuz in the Persian Gulf. He encouraged Portuguese to have marriage alliances with Indian women. Further, he was successful in maintaining friendly relations with the Vijayanagar Empire. He abolished Sati under his rule.