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Who among the following was first Portuguese viceroy of India?

A

Alfonso de Albuquerque

B

Duarte de Menezes

C

Francisco de Almeida

D

Lopo Soares de Albergaria

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In 1505 Francisco de Almeida was the first portugese viceroy of india. He was given the credit of portugese possession in india. His policy was to maintain a stron naval army over indian ocean.
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