Question 49
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BSolution
Bahadur Shah was the Sultan of Gujarat who had significant interactions and conflicts with the Portuguese in the early 16th century. Facing pressure from the growing Mughal Empire under Humayun, Bahadur Shah sought assistance from the Portuguese. In 1534, he signed the Treaty of Bassein with the Portuguese, ceding the island of Bassein and its dependencies to them and promising to give them Diu. Later, he was killed by the Portuguese in 1537 during negotiations concerning the fort of Diu. This event eventually led to the Portuguese gaining complete control over Diu.
CStrategy
For questions involving interactions between Indian rulers and European powers, understanding the key figures, treaties, and significant events that led to territorial cessions or alliances is crucial. Contextualize the events within the broader political landscape of the time.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Medieval Indian History, specifically the regional kingdoms (Sultanate of Gujarat) and the early advent and expansion of European powers (Portuguese) in India.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires specific factual knowledge about medieval Indian rulers and their interactions with European powers.