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Q40. Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Krishnadevaraya

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  • In 1510, following Afonso de Albuquerque's conquest of Goa, Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529 AD) of the Tuluva dynasty permitted the Portuguese to build a factory/fort at the coastal port of Bhatkal.
  • In exchange, the Portuguese guaranteed an exclusive monopoly of Arabian warhorses to the Vijayanagara Empire over their rivals, the Bijapur Sultanate.
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Krishnadevaraya maintained cordial relations with Albuquerque to monopolize the import of Persian and Arabian warhorses.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q40)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Regional Kingdoms & Culture
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Krishnadevaraya

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 40 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Medieval History (Regional Kingdoms & Culture) question is Option (A): "Krishnadevaraya". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Regional Kingdoms & Culture". You can explore all repeated questions from Regional Kingdoms & Culture in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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