Question

In which year did Baji Rao I conquer Bassein from the Portugese?
1. 1738
2. 1741
3. 1739
4. 1740

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1739

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.
• The Marathas were led by Chimaji Appa, brother of Peshwa Baji Rao I.
• It was a major achievement of Baji Rao I's reign.
• Baji Rao 1 was Peshwa from 1720 to 1740.
• He was the son of Balaji Vishvanath.
• He formed alliances with Rajput princes.

• The Portuguese were the first to come to India.
• The order of arrival is:
  • Portuguese (1498)
  • English East India Company (1600)
  • Dutch East India Company (1602)
  • Danish East India Company (1616)
  • French East India Company (1664)
• Francis de Almeida was the first governor of the Portuguese in India.
• The order of their disestablishment is:
  • The Dutch (1799)
  • The Danish (1869)
  • The British (1947)
  • The French (1954)
  • The Portuguese (1961). They gave Goa back to India.
• So, The Portuguese were also the last to leave India too.