Q. Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
(a) Krishnadevaraya
(b) Narasimha Saluva
(c) Muhammad Shah III
(d) Yusuf Adil Shah
Correct answer: (a) Krishnadevaraya
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
- Sri Krishnadevaraya in 1510 signed a treaty with the Portuguese.
- It permitted Albuquerque to construct forts in Bhatkal.
- Domingo Paes and Barbosa, Portuguese travellers visited his court in 1520.
- Krishnadevaraya maintained friendly relations with the Portuguese.
- He also helped the Portuguese to conquer Goa from Bijapur in 1510.
- Krishnadevaraya(1509-1529) was the ablest emperor of Vijayanagara empire.
- He belongs to Tuluva dynasty.