How did the Portuguese convince southern Indian princes to ally with them?(1 point) Responses They promised fair trade between the two parties. They promised fair trade between the two parties. They promised to aid the princes against other European powers. They promised to aid the princes against other European powers. They gave portions of land from other Portuguese colonies to the Indian princes. They gave portions of land from other Portuguese colonies to the Indian princes. They gave a portion of their trade earnings to the Indian princes. They gave a portion of their trade earnings to the Indian princes. Question 2
Question 2: Which of the following was not a reason for the decline of Portuguese influence in India? (1 point)
Possible responses:
A) The rise of other European powers such as the Dutch and the British.
B) The inability of the Portuguese to effectively govern their Indian territories.
C) The competition and hostility from local Indian rulers and traders.
D) The loss of key trading ports and territories to other European powers.