The real founder of Portuguese in India was Albuquerque (1509-15). He established Portuguese state as a powerful regional power in India. The annexation of Go a from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 was the first significant achievement of Albuquerque. The victory of Goa consolidated the Portuguese monopoly at the southern-western naval coast and established regional Portuguese state in India. He encouraged Portuguese to marry Indian women for enhancement of Portuguese presence in India and the formation of permanent colonies. ....Read more