Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Portuguese in India?

• A. Vasco da Gama landed on the Kerala in 1498 AD.
• B. The Portuguese built their first fort at Cochin in 1503 AD.
• C. Goa was captured in 1520 AD by the Portuguese.
• D. Goa became the centre of the Portuguese state in India.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Goa became the centre of the Portuguese state in India.

In 1498 AD, Vasco da Gama landed on the Kerala coast having sailed around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Barely five years later, the Portuguese built their first fort at Cochin in 1503 AD. Goa was captured in 1510 AD and became the centre of the Portuguese state in India.