Q. When and by whom were the Portuguese driven out of Hughli in Bengal?
(a) 1631-Qasim Khan
(b) 1666-Prince Shuja
(c) 1625-Shaista Khan
(d) 1650-Prince Murad
Ans: (a) 1631-Qasim Khan
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) 1631 – Qasim Khan.
The Portuguese were driven out of Hughli in Bengal in 1631 by Qasim Khan, who was the Subahdar (governor) of Bengal under the Mughal Empire. Qasim Khan led the Mughal forces in a successful campaign to expel the Portuguese from Hughli, which was an important Portuguese trading post and stronghold in Bengal. This event significantly weakened Portuguese influence in the region and marked the decline of their presence in Bengal.
