In which year did the Portuguese capture Goa?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- 1510 AD
The Portuguese captured Goa in 1510 AD.
The Portuguese conquest of Goa was led by Afonso de Albuquerque, who was the governor of Portuguese India at the time. Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate, which was a Muslim kingdom in India. Goa was a strategically important port city, and its capture gave the Portuguese control of the spice trade in India.
The Portuguese ruled Goa for over 450 years, until it was liberated by India in 1961. During their rule, the Portuguese left a significant impact on Goan culture, cuisine, and architecture.