Q. Who was the Portuguese viceroy responsible for capturing Daman from the Sultanate of Gujarat?
Answer: Dom Constantino de Bragança
Notes: Dom Constantino de Bragança, Portuguese viceroy, captured Daman from the Sultanate of Gujarat, establishing a stronghold and garrison. The fort was named Nossa Senhora da Purificação. Portuguese control of the Gulf of Khambat tightened after acquiring Bassein (1534) and Diu (1535).
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