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Q: In which year was the 'Battle of Goa' Fought?
  • A. 1502
  • B. 1514
  • C. 1510
  • D. 1524
Correct Answer: Option C - The battle of Goa was fought in 1510. In 1510, the Portguese, under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque, defeated the ruling sultan of Bijapur, yusuf Adilshah, and captured Goa from him. It is significant that Afonso de Albuquerqe (Governor) is considered to be the real founder of Portuguese Power.
C. The battle of Goa was fought in 1510. In 1510, the Portguese, under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque, defeated the ruling sultan of Bijapur, yusuf Adilshah, and captured Goa from him. It is significant that Afonso de Albuquerqe (Governor) is considered to be the real founder of Portuguese Power.

Explanations:

The battle of Goa was fought in 1510. In 1510, the Portguese, under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque, defeated the ruling sultan of Bijapur, yusuf Adilshah, and captured Goa from him. It is significant that Afonso de Albuquerqe (Governor) is considered to be the real founder of Portuguese Power.