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Q: In which year did the Portuguese capture Goa?
  • A. 1610 AD
  • B. 1510 AD
  • C. 1540 AD
  • D. 1475 AD
Correct Answer: Option B - The real founder of Portuguese power in India was Alfanso de Albuquerque. In the year 1509 AD he came to India as the governor of the Portuguese government. In November 1510 AD, he captured Goa by defeating Yusuf Adilshah the ruler of Bijapur in a battle.
B. The real founder of Portuguese power in India was Alfanso de Albuquerque. In the year 1509 AD he came to India as the governor of the Portuguese government. In November 1510 AD, he captured Goa by defeating Yusuf Adilshah the ruler of Bijapur in a battle.

Explanations:

The real founder of Portuguese power in India was Alfanso de Albuquerque. In the year 1509 AD he came to India as the governor of the Portuguese government. In November 1510 AD, he captured Goa by defeating Yusuf Adilshah the ruler of Bijapur in a battle.