Consider the following statements The Dutch East India Company was granted the power to wage war con...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following statements:

The Dutch East India Company was granted the power to wage war, conclude treaties, acquired territories by the Dutch Parliament.
The Portuguese established dominance over India before the arrival of British due to their military supremacy over Mughals.
The first voyage of English ships was for the Spices islands of Indonesia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

2 and 3 only

Rise of Portuguese Power In India

In 1505 AD, Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Portuguese governor in India. His policy being centric on controlling the Indian Ocean was known as the Blue Water Policy. Alfonso de Albuquerque who replaced Almeida as the governor in 1509 AD, and captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 AD is considered the real founder of the Portuguese power in India. Goa subsequently became the headquarters of the Portuguese settlements in India. Portuguese hold over the coastal areas and superiority in naval power helped them significantly. By the end of the 16th century, the Portuguese captured not only Goa, Daman, Diu, and Salsette but also vast stretches along the Indian coast.

Decline of Portuguese Power

The Portuguese rise in Indian had a short life as the new rival trading communities from Europe posed a big challenge to them. Struggle among various rival trading blocs ensued in which Portuguese had to give way to the more powerful and enterprising competitors gradually rendering them an atrophied entity.