Question

With the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire, the trade of the Potuguese declined.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

King Krishnadeva Raya encouraged trade with western countries. He had a cordial relationship with the Portuguese who had at that time established trade centers on the west coast of India. The conflicts over the succession of the throne after Krishnadevaraya died, the unity of the Deccan Sultanates, the critical mistakes made by Rama Raya, the Vijayanagara Defeat at the Battle of Talikota, the sacking and destruction of Hampi, and the rebellious provincial governors/Nayakas all contributed to the decline of Vijayanagar empire.

With the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire, the trade of the Portuguese also declined. Among the many reasons for the decline of Portuguese power in India include Portugal being too small a country to maintain the huge burden of a trading colony located in a far off land, their image as notorious sea pirates created enmity in the minds of the native rulers.