The famous naval commander Kanhoji Angre, who fiercely defended the Konkan coast against the British, Portuguese, and Siddhis, served which empire? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The famous naval commander Kanhoji Angre, who fiercely defended the Konkan coast against the British, Portuguese, and Siddhis, served which empire?

A. The Bijapur Sultanate

B. The Mughal Empire

C. The Gujarat Sultanate

D. The Maratha Empire

Answer: Option D

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Kanhoji Angre was the supreme commander of the Maratha Navy in the early 18th century, remaining practically undefeated by European colonial navies until his death.

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