Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

Question

(a) Krishnadevaraya
(b) Narasimha Saluva
(c) Muhammad Shah III
(d) Yusuf Adil Shah

Answer 1

(d) Yusuf Adil Shah

Explanation:

Yusuf Adil Shah, the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, granted permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal. The Adil Shahi dynasty maintained diplomatic and trade relations with the Portuguese, allowing them to establish a fort and trading post at Bhatkal in the early 16th century.