Question

    In _______ the East India Company's ships defeated the

    Portuguese in the Swally estuary off Surat. 
    A 1609 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1610 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1612 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1618 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • In 1612 , the East India Company 's ships defeated the Portuguese in the Swally estuary off Surat , which is located in present-day Gujarat.
    • This naval victory was significant because it marked the beginning of the East India Company's dominance in the Indian Ocean, establishing its control over trade routes and reducing Portuguese influence in the region.

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