Who among the following was the second Portuguese Viceroy of India?
[A] Martin Alfonso de Souza
[B] Francisco de Almeida
[C] Afonso de Albuquerque
[D] Nino da Cunha
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Correct Answer: C [Afonso de Albuquerque]
Notes:Afonso de Albuquerque was the second Portuguese Governor and Viceroy of India and is known as the real founder of Portuguese colonial empire in India. He is known to have started the first Portuguese Mint in the east and was able to issue the Gold, Silver and bronze coins which were based upon the local designs but were inscribed with the tag of the Portuguese kings.
