The arrival of European powers in India led to significant geopolitical changes, with powers like Portugal, Dutch, Britain, and France vying for control over trade and territory.
Who among the following was the first European to capture Goa from Bijapur Sultan ?
Asked in Management Officer (Rajya Sampati Vibhag) Exam 2023 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Five Deccan Sultanates (Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda, Bidar, Berar))
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Answer: D. Albuquerque
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