Question
Download Solution PDFHooghly was used as a base for piracy in the Bay of Bengal by:
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is the Portuguese.
Key Points
- Hooghly was strategically located and was used by the Portuguese as a base for their piracy operations in the Bay of Bengal.
Additional Information
- Portuguese Influence:
- The Portuguese were among the first Europeans to establish a stronghold in India, particularly in Goa and other coastal regions.
- They engaged in various activities, including trade and piracy, to dominate the maritime routes in the Indian Ocean.
- Other European Powers:
- The French, Danish, and British also established their presence in India but were more focused on trade and territorial control rather than piracy.
- Impact of Piracy:
- Piracy by the Portuguese affected local and international trade routes, prompting other colonial powers to take measures against it.
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