Medieval History
2023
Regional Kingdoms

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

A.Ahmad Shah
D.Muhammad Shah
C.Bahadur Shah
B.Mahmud Begarha

Correct Answer: Option C

Nino da Cunha (1529-1538), the Portuguese Governor, moved the capital of the Portuguese colony from Cochin to Goa in 1530.

In 1534, he seized Diu and Bassein from the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah.

Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.