Following the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498 and subsequent interactions and conflicts, the Portuguese established their presence on the Malabar Coast. In 1503, with the permission of the local ruler (Raja of Cochin, who sought Portuguese support against Calicut), they built Fort Manuel (later known as Fort Kochi), which was the first European fort on Indian soil.
Where in India, did the Protuguese build their first fortress ?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2009 · Topic: Advent of European Companies (Policies and administration of the Portuguese in India)
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