Multiple choice

'Blue Water' policy was meant to be powerful at sea rather than building forts in India. This was attributed to

  1. Warren Hastings, British Viceroy

  2. Don Francisco de Almeiia, Portugese Viceroy

  3. Casto Mendez Nunez, Spanish Admiral

  4. Thomas- Arthur, French General
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Explanation

The Blue Water policy was advocated by Don Francisco de Almeida, the Portuguese Viceroy, who believed that Portuguese power should be maintained through naval dominance rather than building forts on Indian soil. This maritime-first strategy prioritized controlling sea lanes and trade routes over territorial acquisition. The policy reflected Portugal's early focus on maritime trade supremacy in the Indian Ocean.

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