20 Questions
Who discovered the Cape route and reached the Port of Calicut on 20 May 1498?
Vasco Da Gama
Who introduced the Bluewater policy?
Francisco Almeida
Who captured Goa from the Bijapur ruler in 1510?
Alfonso d' Albuquerque
Who transferred the capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530?
Nino Da Cunha
When did the Portuguese acquire Daman?
1559
Who established the first factory in India?
Vasco Da Gama
When did the Dutch East India Company establish factories in India?
1602
Who was the English merchant who came to India in 1617?
JhOO Miklenha
Which of the following wars is associated with the Treaty of Seringapatam?
3rd Mysore War
When did the Portuguese finally lose control of Goa?
1961
What was the main objective of Vasco Da Gama's voyage?
To find a new route to Asia
What was the policy introduced by Alfonso d' Albuquerque?
Imperialism
What was the significance of 1534 in the history of Portuguese in India?
Capture of Diu and Bassein from Gujarati
Who was the famous Jesuit missionary who came to India with Afonso de Albuquerque?
Francisco Xavier
What was the fate of the Portuguese in India by 1961?
Only Goa remained under their control
What was the main achievement of the Dutch East India Company?
Establishment of factories in India
What was the significance of the year 1602 in the history of European trade in India?
Establishment of the Dutch East India Company
Who was the English merchant who came to India in the early 17th century?
John Mildenhall
What was the significance of the Treaty of Seringapatam?
It was associated with the 4th Mysore War
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bedara in 1759?
The Dutch defeated the Portuguese
Study Notes
Portuguese Exploration and Colonization
- Vasco Da Gama discovered the Cape route to India and reached the port of Calicut on May 20, 1498, via the Cape of Good Hope.
- He was received by the Hindu ruler of Calicut, Zamorin, and established trading stations at Calicut, Cochin, and Cannanore.
- Francisco Almeida became the first governor of Portuguese India in 1505 and introduced the Bluewater policy.
- Alfonso d'Albuquerque, the real founder of the Portuguese Empire in the East, captured Goa from the Bijapur ruler in 1510 and introduced the policy of imperialism.
- Nino Da Cunha transferred the capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530 and captured Diu and Bassein from the ruler of Gujarat in 1534.
- The Portuguese acquired Daman in 1559 and established the first factory at Cochin.
- Francisco Xavier, a famous missionary, arrived in India in 1542.
Portuguese Colonization in India
- The Portuguese retained control of Goa until 1961, when it was annexed by India during Operation Vijay.
- They lost Satse and Bassein to the Marathas in 1739.
Dutch Colonization in India
- The Dutch East India Company established itself in India in 1602 and set up factories at various locations, including Masulipatam (1605), Pulicat (1610), Surat (1616), and others.
- The Dutch eventually replaced the Portuguese dominance in Europe.
English Colonization in India
- The first English merchant to arrive in India was John Mildenhall in 1599.
- The Treaty of Seringapatam is associated with the 4th Mysore War.
Portuguese Exploration and Colonization
- Vasco Da Gama discovered the Cape route to India and reached the port of Calicut on May 20, 1498, via the Cape of Good Hope.
- He was received by the Hindu ruler of Calicut, Zamorin, and established trading stations at Calicut, Cochin, and Cannanore.
- Francisco Almeida became the first governor of Portuguese India in 1505 and introduced the Bluewater policy.
- Alfonso d'Albuquerque, the real founder of the Portuguese Empire in the East, captured Goa from the Bijapur ruler in 1510 and introduced the policy of imperialism.
- Nino Da Cunha transferred the capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530 and captured Diu and Bassein from the ruler of Gujarat in 1534.
- The Portuguese acquired Daman in 1559 and established the first factory at Cochin.
- Francisco Xavier, a famous missionary, arrived in India in 1542.
Portuguese Colonization in India
- The Portuguese retained control of Goa until 1961, when it was annexed by India during Operation Vijay.
- They lost Satse and Bassein to the Marathas in 1739.
Dutch Colonization in India
- The Dutch East India Company established itself in India in 1602 and set up factories at various locations, including Masulipatam (1605), Pulicat (1610), Surat (1616), and others.
- The Dutch eventually replaced the Portuguese dominance in Europe.
English Colonization in India
- The first English merchant to arrive in India was John Mildenhall in 1599.
- The Treaty of Seringapatam is associated with the 4th Mysore War.
Discover the adventures of Vasco Da Gama, Francisco Almeida, and Alfonso d' Albuquerque in India, including their routes, trading stations, and conquests. Learn about the establishment of Portuguese rule in India.
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