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Who among the following rulers of mediaeval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?

UPSC · 2023 · Medieval History
Question:
Who among the following rulers of mediaeval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?

Options

Ahmad Shah
Mahmud Begarha
Bahadur Shah
Muhammad Shah
Answer: Bahadur Shah

Explanation:
Bahadur Shah, the ruler of Gujarat, surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in 1535 CE. This was done as part of a treaty to seek Portuguese assistance against the Mughal threat from Humayun. Later, Diu became one of the earliest Portuguese settlements in India.

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