Q55
The English East Company achieved a major victory over the Portuguese in the Battle of __________ in 1612
A.
Buxar
B.
Plassey
C.
Swally
AnswerD.
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).