Question

Why is Alfonso de Albuquerque credited with being the real founder of Portuguese power in India?

• A. He defeated King Zamorin and conquered Calicut.
• B. He captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur.
• C. He also established Portuguese authority over Ormuz in the Persian Gulf.
• D. He maintained friendly relations with the Vijayanagar Empire.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B He captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur.
C He also established Portuguese authority over Ormuz in the Persian Gulf.
D He maintained friendly relations with the Vijayanagar Empire.

Alfonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese governor in India, captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur and established Portuguese authority over Ormuz in the Persian Gulf. He encouraged Portuguese to have marriage alliances with Indian women. Further, he was successful in maintaining friendly relations with the Vijayanagar Empire.