Who did fight bravely in Goa battle?
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Explanation:
Maratha Invasion of Goa (1683) or Sambhaji's Invasion of Goa refers to the failed surprise Maratha invasion of Portuguese controlled Goa and Konkan region. The battles were fought between the Maratha Empire and Portuguese India. As a result of construction of military encampments on the border and constant raids by the Marathas, the Portuguese viceroy Francisco de Távora retaliated by attacking the Ponda Stronghold in 1683. This resulted in Maratha King Sambhaji attempting an all out attack on Goa. Sambhaji stayed in the region for over a month, pillaging the countryside, but retreated from Goa on 2 January 1684 to avoid the large Mughal army under prince Muazzam (later Bahadur Shah I).
Sambhaji's invasion of Goa (1683)
Date Apr 1683 - Jan 1684
Location
Northern Regions of Portuguese India
Result Inconclusive.
Portuguese territories reinforced.
Marathas permanently retreat from Goa.
Territorial
changes No territorial change.
Belligerents
Maratha Empire
Portuguese India
Rebels of Sawantwadi
Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Sambhaji
Yesaji Kank
Krishnaji Kank
Francisco de Tavora
Bahadur Shah I
Strength
11,000 infantry,
6,000 cavalry,
unknown naval vessles
3,700 infantry,
20 cannons,
unknown naval vessels
Desai Brahmin rebels
10,000 infantry
Casualties and losses
low
medium (mainly civilians)
unknown