The Correct answer is Vasco da GamaVasco da Gama?Vasco Da Gama discovered the sea route between Portugal and IndiaOn May 20, 1498, Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut, India. He was the first European to reach India by ship. Samudiri, the King of Calicut at the time of Gama's arrival In 1502 Vasco Da Gama returned to India. In 1524, he was named Viceroy and Governor of IndiaOn Dec 24, 1524, Vasco da Gama died in Kochi. Additional InformationDe Almeida?Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese ruler in India, was appointed governor in 1505 AD. He was the one who established the Blue Water Policy. In 1509 AD, Alfonso de Albuquerque succeeded Almeida as governor. He seized Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510. Following that, Goa became the administrative center for the Portuguese colony in IndiaThe Portuguese had seized not only Goa, Daman, Diu, and Salsette along the Indian coast by the end of the 16th century. Robert CliveAfter the assassination of the Nawab in Murshidabad in 1757, he became the first Governor-General of Bengal during the company's control in 1758. In the year 1765, Robert Clive proposed Dual Administration. From 1757 to 1760, and again from 1765 to 1767, Robert Clive served as Governor of Bengal. In 1765, he founded the "Society of Trade"Albuquerque?He was credited with founding the Portuguese colonial empire in IndiaHe was the second governor of Portuguese India. In 1510, Goa was attacked by Afonso de Albuquerque Sultan of Bijapur Ismail Adil Shah was the ruler of Goa at that timeAs a result, in December 1510, Afonso de Albuquerque was able to seize possession of Goa. Battle of Goa was the name of the battle (1510)