UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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

  1. Ahmad Shah
  2. Mahmud Begarha
  3. Bahadur Shah
  4. Muhammad Shah

Answer

Correct Answer

Bahadur Shah

Explanation

Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, under pressure from Mughal Emperor Humayun, ceded Diu to the Portuguese via a treaty in 1535.

Topics: bahadur shah, gujarat sultanate, history, medieval india