The Portuguese built their first fort on Indian soil in the territory of the Raja of

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The Portuguese built their first fort on Indian soil in the territory of the Raja of

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The Portuguese built their first fort on Indian soil in the territory of the Raja of Cochin. Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The Portuguese arrived in Cochin in 1503, seeking to establish trade routes to the lucrative spice markets of the East. They formed an alliance with the Raja of Cochin and built a fort in his territory to protect their trading interests. This fort, known as Fort Manuel, was constructed in 1503 and became the headquarters of the Portuguese in India. It provided the Portuguese with a strategic position to control trade in the region. So, option 2 - Cochin is the correct answer.