HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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The Portuguese gained a stronghold in India after defeating the Zamorln of Calicut. The word Zamorin stands for
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King
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Warlord
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Sealord
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Admiral
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cabral waited for an explanation from the Zamorin about this incident and when none was obtained, he proceeded to attack a few Arab merchant ships. The crew were killed and the ships set ablaze. The city of Calicut was also bombarded for a whole day.
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