GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Cartaz
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Cannon
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Casta
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Castanet
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Detailed explanation-1: -Franciso de Almeida introduced the Blue water policy (Cartaze System). “Blue Water” policy was to be powerful at the sea instead of building forts on Indian land. Hence the correct answer is Franciso de Almeida.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Portuguese also developed a new type of vessel, the nao da carreira da India, that were fitted with gun-decks for battle and had ample cargo space. This enabled the Portuguese to control trade in the Indian Ocean, together with their fortresses, factories and settlements at their trading outposts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Portugal’s purpose in the Indian Ocean was to ensure the monopoly of the spice trade. Taking advantage of the rivalries that pitted Hindus against Muslims, the Portuguese established several forts and trading posts between 1500 and 1510.