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Q: Goa was conquered by the ____ in 1510 AD.
  • A. Americans
  • B. Germans
  • C. French
  • D. Portuguese
Correct Answer: Option D - India's first Portuguese Governor Afonso de Albuquerque (1509-1515) conquered Goa in 1509. He introduced 'The Blue Water Policy'. In 1509 Afonso captured Goa from sultan of Bijapur, Ismail Adil Shah with the help of Krishnadevaraya. On 3 February 1509 AD, Portuguese conquered Goa in Battle of Div.
D. India's first Portuguese Governor Afonso de Albuquerque (1509-1515) conquered Goa in 1509. He introduced 'The Blue Water Policy'. In 1509 Afonso captured Goa from sultan of Bijapur, Ismail Adil Shah with the help of Krishnadevaraya. On 3 February 1509 AD, Portuguese conquered Goa in Battle of Div.

Explanations:

India's first Portuguese Governor Afonso de Albuquerque (1509-1515) conquered Goa in 1509. He introduced 'The Blue Water Policy'. In 1509 Afonso captured Goa from sultan of Bijapur, Ismail Adil Shah with the help of Krishnadevaraya. On 3 February 1509 AD, Portuguese conquered Goa in Battle of Div.