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Prelims 2024 · Medieval History · Question 36

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

  1. Krishnadevaraya
  2. Narasimha Saluva
  3. Muhammad Shah III
  4. Yusuf Adil Shah

Answer

Krishnadevaraya

  • (a) Krishnadevaraya — The Portuguese obtained permission from the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya to build a fort at Bhatkal. Verdict: Correct.
  • (b) Narasimha Saluva — He was an earlier Vijayanagara ruler; the Bhatkal fort permission is not associated with him. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Muhammad Shah III — He was a Bahmani ruler, not linked to granting the Portuguese this permission at Bhatkal. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Yusuf Adil Shah — He was the Adil Shahi ruler of Bijapur; the Bhatkal permission is not attributed to him. Verdict: Incorrect.

Answer: (a) Krishnadevaraya.

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