The correct answer is: A. 1509
The Battle of Diu was fought on February 3, 1509, between the Portuguese Empire and the combined forces of the Gujarat Sultanate, the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, and the Ottoman Empire. The battle was fought at the port city of Diu, on the western coast of India.
The Portuguese were led by Francisco de Almeida, while the Gujarati forces were led by Zafar Khan. The Mamluks and Ottomans were led by Amir Husayn al-Kurdi.
The battle was a decisive victory for the Portuguese. The Gujarati and Mamluk forces were routed, and Zafar Khan was killed. The Ottomans suffered heavy losses, and Amir Husayn al-Kurdi was captured.
The Battle of Diu was a major turning point in the history of the Indian subcontinent. It marked the beginning of the Portuguese Empire’s dominance in the region.
The following are the possible answers to the question:
- A. 1506
The Battle of Diu was not fought in 1506. The first Portuguese expedition to India arrived in 1498, and the Portuguese did not establish a permanent presence in India until 1510.
- B. 1507
The Battle of Diu was not fought in 1507. The Portuguese were engaged in a number of other conflicts in 1507, including the Battle of Chaul (1508) and the Battle of Cochin (1509).
- C. 1508
The Battle of Diu was not fought in 1508. The Portuguese were engaged in the Battle of Chaul in 1508.
- D. 1509
The Battle of Diu was fought in 1509. The battle was a decisive victory for the Portuguese.