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What was the major reason behind the decline of Portuguese power in India?

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Natural calamities

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Financial crisis

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Rise of Dutch

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Rise of British

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The correct option is C Rise of Dutch
Portuguese power came to decline by 17th century. This was mainly due to the rise of Dutch power in this region.

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