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Among the historical developments of Portuguese rule in India, which statement accurately reflects their milestone in printing technology and scientific literature during the 16th century?
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- 1The setup of the printing press in Goa in 1556 CE, which was first utilized to publish Zainuddin Makhdoom II's historical text 'Tuhfat Ul Mujahideen'.
- 2The establishment of India's first printing press in Goa around 1556 CE, which published Garcia de Orta's pioneering botanical/medical work 'Colóquios dos simples e drogas he cousas medicinais da Índia' around 1563 CE.✓
- 3The introduction of the first printing press in Goa around 1563 CE, aimed at printing administrative treaties of Afonso de Albuquerque.
- 4The establishment of the world's first printing press in Kochi around 1556 CE, which published 'The Indian Medicinal Plants' in 1563 CE.
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The establishment of India's first printing press in Goa around 1556 CE, which published Garcia de Orta's pioneering botanical/medical work 'Colóquios dos simples e drogas he cousas medicinais da Índia' around 1563 CE.
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