Multiple choice general knowledge

In which century did Portuguese merchants first land in Goa?

  1. 17th Century

  2. 14th Century

  3. 15th Century

  4. 16th Century
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Explanation

Portuguese merchants led by Afonso de Albuquerque first landed and captured Goa in 1510, which falls in the 16th century (1501-1600). This marked the beginning of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa that lasted until 1961. The 14th and 15th centuries are too early, and the 17th century would be 1601-1700.

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