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___________ was the Portuguese Governor who defeated the Arabs and Egyptians at Diu.

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Albuquerque
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Duarte de Menezes
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Francisco de Almeida
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Vasco da Gama
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Solution

The correct option is C Francisco de Almeida
Francisco de Almeida was the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India. During his period, the Portuguese defeated the Arab traders. His policy was to increase the Portuguese naval power so that they would become the masters of the Indian Ocean.

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