Q. Whose permission was solicited by Albuquerque, the Portuguese Governor, to build a fort at Bhatkal?
(a) Achyuta Raya
(b) Krishna Deva Raya
(c) Saluva Narasimha
(d) Vira Narasimha
Ans: (b) Krishna Deva Raya
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Krishna Deva Raya.
Albuquerque, the Portuguese Governor, sought permission from Krishna Deva Raya to build a fort at Bhatkal. Krishna Deva Raya was one of the most powerful and successful rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century. He had a friendly relationship with the Portuguese and allowed them to establish forts and trading posts in various locations along the Indian coast, including Bhatkal. This cooperation between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Portuguese was beneficial for both parties in terms of trade and strategic interests.