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

Question

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

Accepted Answer

Krishna Deva Raya was from the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijaynagar Empire and became ruler from 1509-1530. He is considered to be the greatest ruler of the Vijaynagar Empire. Krishna Deva Raya had very friendly relations with the Portuguese. He gave them many concessions because he gained by the import of horses and other things.In 1510, Albuquerque, the Portuguese Governor, asked for permission to build a fort at Bhatkal and the same was granted. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.Source: Spectrum Book: A Brief History of Modern India