Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the P

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

Krishnadevaraya

Narasimha Saluva

Muhammad Shah III

Yusuf Adil Shah

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The correct answer is A, Krishnadevaraya.

Bhatkal was a significant port town under the control of the Vijayanagara Empire during the early 16th century. Krishnadevaraya, who reigned from 1509 to 1529, was one of the most powerful rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Portuguese, establishing their presence on the west coast of India after Vasco da Gama’s arrival, sought to control or gain access to profitable trading ports like Bhatkal, which was important for pepper trade. Historical accounts indicate that the Portuguese interacted and made agreements with the Vijayanagara rulers, including Krishnadevaraya, securing trade privileges and permission to build factories and fortifications in their territories, including Bhatkal.

The relationship between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Portuguese was complex, involving trade alliances against common enemies (like the Deccan Sultanates) as well as competition and conflict over coastal territories and trade routes. The Portuguese presence significantly impacted the maritime trade landscape of the region.

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