What was the long-term impact of the Treaty of Bassein?

It established a permanent Portuguese foothold in Western India, shifting the control of maritime trade routes from local sultanates to European naval powers.

Regional Sultanates and European Powers

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

Bahadur Shah, the ruler of medieval Gujarat, surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in 1534 through the Treaty of Bassein. This treaty also included the ceding of territories like Vasai and the islands of modern-day Mumbai.

Exam Year

2023

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2023_02 Ref: J.L. Mehta, Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India