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History GK · Q55

British Rule In India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 55

Q55

The English East Company achieved a major victory over the Portuguese in the Battle of __________ in 1612

A.
Buxar
B.
Plassey
C.
Swally
Answer
D.
Trafalgar

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The naval Battle of Swally, also known as Battle of Suvali, took place on 29–30 November 1612 off the coast of Suvali (anglicised to Swally) a village near the Surat city (now in Gujarat, India) and was a victory for four English East India Company galleons over four Portuguese galleons and 26 barks (rowing vessels with no armament).