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Maratha–Portuguese War (1683–1684)
The Maratha–Portuguese War of 1683–1684 or Sambhaji's Invasion refers to the Maratha incursions into the Portuguese-controlled portions of Velhas Conquistas, Goa and Portuguese Bombay, Bombay areas of Konkan; in the late seventh century. The conflict between the Mahratta Confederacy and the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay; continued on various fronts in between 1683 and 1684. The Portuguese had maintained relations with the Marathas under Shivaji, in order to check the Deccan Sultanates. In 1682, two years after the death of Shivaji, Sambhaji started arming & fortifying the border along Portuguese territories. The concerned Portuguese then aligned themselves with the Moghal empire, Moghals. Their concern materialised in a series of Maratha raid (military), raids on Goa, Greater Bombay, Bombay & other parts of the Konkan region. Sambhaji invaded Portuguese territories, temporarily occupied many forts, ports & razed villages there. His forces pillaged Salcette and Bardes near O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konkan
The Konkan is a stretch of land by the western coast of India, bound by the river Daman Ganga at Damaon in the north, to Anjediva Island next to Karwar town in the south; with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Deccan plateau to the east. The hinterland east of the coast has numerous river valleys, riverine islands and the hilly slopes known as the Western Ghats; that lead up into the tablelands of the Deccan. The Konkan region has been recognised by name, since at least the time of Strabo, in the third century CE. It had a thriving mercantile port with Arab tradesmen from the 10th century onwards. The best-known islands of Konkan are Ilhas de Goa, the site of the Goa state's capital at Panjim; also, the Seven Islands of Bombay, on which lies Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra & the headquarters of Konkan Division. Definition Historically, the limits of Konkan have been flexible, and it has been known by additional names like " Aparanta" and "Gomanchal", the lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raid (military)
Raiding, also known as depredation, is a military tactics, military tactic or operational warfare "smash and grab" mission which has a specific purpose. Raiders do not capture and hold a location, but quickly retreat to a previous defended position before enemy forces can respond in a coordinated manner or formulate a counter-attack. Raiders must travel swiftly and are generally too lightly equipped and supported to be able to hold ground. A raiding group may consist of combatants specially trained in this tactic, such as commandos, or as a special mission assigned to any Regular army, regular troops. Raids are often a standard tactic in irregular warfare, employed by warriors, guerrilla warfare, guerrilla fighters or other irregular military forces. Some raids are large, for example the Sullivan Expedition. The purposes of a raid may include: * to demoralization (warfare), demoralize, confuse, or exhaust the enemy; * to destroy specific goods or installations of military or econo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coast Of India
Coastal India is a geo-cultural region in the Indian subcontinent that spans the entire coastline of India. In 2024, the Indian total coastline was estimated to be 11,098 km. Earlier in 1970, the National Hydrographic Office and Survey of India had calculated the coastline to be 7,516 km; as per the then existing techniques and technologies of measurement. As per 2024 data, Gujarat has the longest coastline with 2,340 km. The 2nd longest coastline belongs to Tamil Nadu with 1,068 km; followed by Andhra Pradesh with 1,053 km and West Bengal with 721 km. Coastal states of India are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal along with coastal union territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep. Sea trade and intermingling A thriving trade existed between the Mediterranean world and Coastal Indian regions Bjorn Landstrom (1964) "The Quest for India", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
