Q. The greatest Portuguese governor in the east who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was
(a) Francisco Almedia
(b) Alfanso Albuquerque
(c) Pedra Cabral
(d) Vasco de Gama
Ans: (b) Alfanso Albuquerque
Explanation: The greatest Portuguese governor in the east who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was Alfonso de Albuquerque, often referred to as Afonso de Albuquerque. Albuquerque was a Portuguese naval officer and military strategist who served as the second governor of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515. He played a crucial role in expanding Portuguese influence in the Indian Ocean and establishing Portuguese control over key trading posts and territories, including Goa, Malacca, and Hormuz. His aggressive tactics and policies significantly strengthened the Portuguese presence in India during the early colonial period.
