Question

What were the impacts of the arrival of Portuguese in India?​

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Write about the impact on art and architecture.
2. Write about the new crops introduced by Portuguese in India.
3. Talk about the introduction of printing machine by the Portuguese.

Solution:

• The Portuguese made significant contributions in the field of art​ and architecture. The art form ‘Chavittunatakam’ was the outcome​ of Indo-Portuguese cultural fusion.​ The Portuguese built the St. Angelo Fort at Kannur and the Kottappuram Fort in Thrissur.​​
• The Portuguese also introduced agricultural crops such as pineapple, guava, papaya, red chilly, cashew, tobacco, etc. in India.​
• The Portuguese also brought foreign inventions with them such as printing machines and its use became widespread in India.​