On 10 August 1511, a Portuguese fleet led by which person conquered Malacca for the Portuguese crown?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Afonso de Albuquerque
- Step 1: These Malacca police systems ended when, on 10 August 1511, a Portuguese fleet led by Afonso de Albuquerque conquered Malacca for the Portuguese crown. Answer: Afonso de Albuquerque. Why not the others: Ferdinand Magellan is the explorer of the Pacific; Vasco da Gama is the explorer who reached India; Francisco Serrao is a Portuguese explorer.
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