Consider the following pairs:1. Francisco de Almeida - Established a ...
Correctly Matched Pairs:
1. Francisco de Almeida - Established a factory at Calicut
Francisco de Almeida, the Portuguese viceroy, indeed established the first Portuguese factory in India at Calicut in 1502. This move marked the beginning of Portuguese presence in India and their trade relations with the region.
2. Vasco Da Gama - Led by a Gujarati pilot named Abdul Majid
Vasco Da Gama, the famous Portuguese explorer, was indeed led by a Gujarati pilot named Abdul Majid during his voyage to India in 1498. Abdul Majid played a crucial role in guiding Da Gama through the Indian Ocean.
3. Francisco de Almeida - Opposed establishing a territorial empire
Francisco de Almeida, despite being a powerful viceroy, was known for his opposition to the idea of establishing a territorial empire in India. He believed in focusing on trade and maintaining a network of factories rather than territorial conquests.
Incorrectly Matched Pair:
4. Afonso de Albuquerque - Took control of Goa
The pair mentioning Afonso de Albuquerque taking control of Goa is incorrect. It was actually Albuquerque who conquered Goa in 1510, not Francisco de Almeida. Albuquerque's conquest of Goa played a significant role in establishing Portuguese dominance in the region.
Therefore, out of the given pairs, three are correctly matched while one pair is incorrect. The correct answer is option 'C) Only three pairs'.