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Chimaji Appa and the Battle of Vasai Fort against Portuguese
After the discovery of India by the Portuguese Explorer Vasco da gama in 1498, Portuguese started to arrive in India with the intent of Conquering and Ruiling India in 16th Century.
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After the discovery of India by the Portuguese Explorer Vasco da gama in 1498, Portuguese started to arrive in India with the intent of Conquering and Ruiling India in 16th Century.
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They arrived on the Western Coastline of India and started to capture neighboring areas. They consolidated their power in the Konkan and established a strong foothold in Goa. Bassein (Vasai) is situated at 70 km North of Mumbai on the Arabian Sea.
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In year 1414, a person named Bhandari Bhengale had built the fort of Vasai as a small structure. King of Gujrat Sultanate won the fort in 15th century and held it till 1534. During the period of 1528-1534, Portuguese captured& burnt the city of Bassein& destroyed the fort.
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