Consider the following pairs:1. Francis de Almeida - Captured Goa from...
Analysis of the Pairs
To determine how many pairs are correctly matched, we need to analyze each statement individually.
1. Francis de Almeida - Captured Goa from the ruler of Bijapur in 1510
- This statement is correct. Francis de Almeida was indeed the first Portuguese Viceroy in India and he captured Goa in 1510 from the Sultan of Bijapur.
2. Phillip II of Spain - Neglected Portuguese dominions in India after 1580
- This statement is correct. After the Iberian Union in 1580, when Portugal came under Spanish rule, Philip II did not prioritize the Portuguese territories in India, leading to neglect.
3. William Hawkins - Stayed at the Court of Jahangir from 1608 to 1611
- This statement is correct. William Hawkins was an English sea captain and trader who indeed stayed at the Mughal Court during this period, representing the East India Company.
4. Sir Thomas Roe - Granted rights to establish a factory in Surat by Mughal emperor Jahangir
- This statement is correct. Sir Thomas Roe was sent as an ambassador to the Mughal court and he successfully obtained permission to establish a factory in Surat.
Conclusion
- All four pairs are correctly matched. Therefore, the answer should actually be d) All four pairs. It seems there is an error in the provided answer option 'C'.
In summary, each pair accurately represents historical events and figures, confirming that all four statements are indeed correct.