Which European colonial power constructed the famous 'St. Angelo Fort' (Kannur Fort) in Kerala in 1505? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which European colonial power constructed the famous 'St. Angelo Fort' (Kannur Fort) in Kerala in 1505?
A. The Portuguese
B. The British
C. The Dutch
D. The French
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
St. Angelo Fort is a massive seafront fort built by Don Francesco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, in 1505.
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