Q. British East India Company defeated the Portuguese in the ____:
Answer: Battle of Suvali
Notes: The naval Battle of Swally, also known as Battle of Suvali, took place on 29–30 November 1612 off the coast of Suvali, a village near the Surat city (now in Gujarat) and was a victory for four English East India Company galleons over four Portuguese galleons and 26 barks (rowing vessels with no armament).

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