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Q. Who among the following led an expedition against the Portuguese to break their trade monopoly?

[A] Zafar Khan

[B] Ahmed Shah

[C] Mahmud Begarha

[D] Naseer Shah

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: In c. 1507 CE, Mahmud Begarha led an expedition against the Portuguese (who had settled on the western coast) to break their trade monopoly, which was causing immense harm to the Muslim traders.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

Q. Who among the following led an expedition against the Portuguese to break their trade monopoly?

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