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Write a short note on Alphonso de Albuquerque​

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Alfonso de Albuquerque (1509-1515) The real founder of the Portuguese power in India was Alfonso de Albuquerque. He captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in November 1510. In 1515, he ESTABLISHED the Portuguese authority over Ormuz in Persian Gulf. He encouraged the MARRIAGES of the Portuguese with Indian WOMEN. He maintained friendly relations with Vijayanagar EMPIRE.



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