Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mahmud Begarha”:
1.He was captured two powerful forts or garhs, Girnar (Junagarh) in Saurashtra and the fort of Champaner from the Rajputs in south Gujarat.
2.He led an expedition against the Portuguese to break their trade monopoly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Mahmud Begarha (c.1459–1511 CE): He was called ‘Begarha’ as he had captured two powerful forts or garhs, Girnar (Junagarh) in Saurashtra and the fort of Champaner from the Rajputs in south Gujarat.
In c. 1507 CE, Mahmud 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: Tamil Nadu NCERT
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