Question

It was made obligatory for the Indian rulers to get a licence (Cartaz) for sailing on the Indian Ocean by the ______.

Options

• Dutch

• British

• Portuguese

• French

Answer 1

It was made obligatory for the Indian rulers to get a licence (Cartaz) for sailing on the Indian Ocean by the Portuguese.

Explanation:

In the 15th century, the Portuguese controlled trade in the Indian Ocean and made ‘Cartaz’ licenses mandatory for ships; because of trade taxes, protection, and Portuguese administrative control, Indian kings had to buy these licenses, which also increased Portuguese dominance over local trade.