_________ was the first Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India.

Francisco-de-Almedia

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Alfonso-de-Albuquerque

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Barthalomeo Diaz

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Francisco-de-Almedia
Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India on 25 March 1505. He established his headquarters in Cochin. Albuquerque later succeeded him in the year 1509.

Suggest Corrections

1. Francisco de Almeida	a. Discovered sea route from Europe to India
2. Vasco da Gama	b. Moved the capital from Cochin to Goa.
3. Nino de Cunha	c. First Portuguese Governor in India