In which year was the 'Battle of Goa' fought?

Question:-

In which year was the 'Battle of Goa' fought?

Answer:-
  • Battle of Goa between the Dutch and Portuguese fleets in 1638.
  • In 1638, forces commanded by the Viceroy of Portuguese India,D.Pedro da silva and later Antonio teles de meneses fought off a large Dutch fleet sent to block the port colony of Goa.
  • Commanded by Admiral Adam westerwolt, who was badly defeated at this encounter.
  • The next year 1639, the Dutch Admiral Cornelis Simonsz van der veere would conduct a new raid on Goa's port.

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