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The 'Blue Water Policy' was introduced by the Portugese leader |
A. | Franscisco-de-Almeida |
B. | Alfonso de Albuquerque |
C. | Francis Caron |
D. | Francis Martin |
Answer» A. Franscisco-de-Almeida | |
Explanation: The "Blue Water" policy is attributed to Don Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India. As per this policy, the Portuguese should be the sole trade power in the Arabian sea and the Indian Ocean. It called for the Portuguese to be powerful at the sea instead of building fortresses on Indian mainland. |
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