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Statewise GK · Q116

Goa GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 116

Q116

The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and

A.
British
B.
Spanish
C.
Dutch
Answer
D.
Mughal

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and Dutch. Pedro da Silva and later Antonio Teles de Meneses, fought off a large Dutch fleet sent to block the port colony of Goa, commanded by Admiral Adam Westerwolt, who was badly defeated at this encounter.