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Question
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When did the Marathas capture Salsette and Bassein from the Portuguese?
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1739 A.D.
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1695 A.D.
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1713 A.D.
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1720 A.D.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -because Bassein was captured by Nuno da Cunha on the feast of St.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is 1739. Peshwa Baji Rao I captured Bassein from the Portuguese in 1739. The Battle of Bassein was fought between the Marathas and the Portuguese.
Detailed explanation-3: -Salsette Island is an island in Konkan division of the state of Maharashtra, on India’s west coast.
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