In which year Goa was captured by Afonso de Albuquerque (Portuguese Governor)?
Q. In which year Goa was captured by Afonso de Albuquerque (Portuguese Governor)?
Answer: 1510 AD
Notes: In 1510 AD, Afonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur, Ismail Adil Shah with the help of Krishnadev raya (ruler of Vijaynagar empire). He is also known to have abolished the practice of Sati in Goa.

 

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