The historic 'St. Angelo Fort' in Kannur passed from the Portuguese to which subsequent European colonial power in 1663? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The historic 'St. Angelo Fort' in Kannur passed from the Portuguese to which subsequent European colonial power in 1663?
A. The British
B. The Danes
C. The French
D. The Dutch
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Dutch captured St. Angelo Fort from the Portuguese in 1663, modernized its bastions, and later sold it to the local king Ali Raja of Arakkal before the British took over.
Explanation:
Vikramashila University was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty, and its excavated remains are situated in Kahalgaon in the Bhagalpur district.
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