Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,37,27,37,26,1,0
keywords:
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The correct answer is option 1, Francisco de Almeida. The `Blue Water Policy` refers to a strategy implemented by the Portuguese leader Francisco de Almeida during his tenure as the first Viceroy of Portuguese India from 1505 to 1509. This policy aimed to establish Portuguese dominance over the Indian Ocean by controlling key maritime trade routes and establishing naval bases along the coast of Africa, India, and the Middle East. It focused on expanding Portuguese influence, ensuring the safety of trade vessels, and suppressing piracy. This policy marked a shift from the previous strategy of trading mainly in coastal areas to venturing into the open seas, or `blue waters,` to strengthen Portuguese maritime power in the region.