The correct answer is Franciso de Almeida. Franciso de Almeida introduced the Blue water policy (Cartaze System). ‚¬Å“Blue Water‚¬ policy was to be powerful at the sea instead of building forts on Indian land. Hence the correct answer is Franciso de Almeida. Additional Information Portuguese power in IndiaIn 1505 AD, Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Portuguese governor in India. His policy being centric on controlling the Indian Ocean was known as the Blue Water Policy. Alfonso de Albuquerque who replaced Almeida as the governor in 1509 AD, and captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510 AD is considered the real founder of the Portuguese power in India. Goa subsequently became the headquarters of the Portuguese settlements in India. Portuguese hold over the coastal areas and superiority in naval power helped them significantly. By the end of the 16th century, the Portuguese captured not only Goa, Daman, Diu, and Salsette along the Indian coast.