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The 'Blue Water' policy, emphasizing naval dominance, is associated with:
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Francisco de Almeida favoured a maritime supremacy policy.Key term/context: Early European trading companies (Portuguese, Dutch VOC, English EIC, French) established 'factories' (trading posts) and forts along Indian coasts.Why correct: Option B) Francisco de Almeida — aligns with standard historical records for this fact/event.Why not A): Afonso de Albuquerque — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not C): João de Castro — does not match this specific event/date/fact.Why not D): Nino da Cunha — does not match this specific event/date/fact.