Q49. Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?
- Ahmad Shah
- Mahmud Begarha
- Bahadur Shah
- Muhammad Shah
Correct Answer: Option (c)
- Early in the 16th century, the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, came under immense pressure when his kingdom was invaded by the second Mughal Emperor Humayun. At that juncture, he decided to remain on conciliatory terms with the Portuguese, who had arrived in India at the end of the 15th century and were at the time an energetic and ambitious maritime power. In 1534, the Shah signed the Treaty of Bassein with the Portuguese, ceding Diu to the latter, as well as other territories of his empire such as Vasai and the islands that today form Mumbai. The Portuguese obtained Daman from the Shah in 1559. Hence, option (c) is correct.
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