Sambhaji's invasion of Goa
The Maratha–Portuguese War of 1683–1684' or Sambhaji's Invasion of Goa[1][2][3] refers to the Maratha invasion of the Portuguese-controlled portions of Goa and Bombay areas of Konkan.[4] The conflict between the Mahratta Confederacy and the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay; continued on various fronts in between 1683 and 1684.
| Maratha–Portuguese War 1683–1684 | |||||||
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 Portuguese topographic map of Goa, 18th century. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Maratha Empire |
Portuguese Empire Kingdom of Sawantwadi Supported by:  Mughal Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Sambhaji Yesaji Kank Krishnaji Kank † | Count of Alvor | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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11,000 infantry, 6,000 cavalry |
3,700 infantry, 20 cannons, Unknown naval vessels Desai rebels | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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 Moghals.
Reference
- ↑ Alden, Dauril (1996). The Making of an Enterprise: The Society of Jesus in Portugal, Its Empire, and Beyond, 1540-1750. Stanford University Press. ISBN 978-0-8047-2271-1.
- ↑ Disney, A. R. (31 May 2023). The Portuguese in India and Other Studies, 1500-1700. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-94158-6.
- ↑ David, M. D. (1973). "History of Bombay, 1661-1708".
- ↑ "Herald: Did Shivaji think of conquering 'Portuguese' Goa?". 2022-04-09. Archived from the original on 9 April 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-18.