Q116
The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and
A.
British
B.
Spanish
C.
Dutch
AnswerD.
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.