History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-II)
What does the term 'Ganj Suwaie' refer to?
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Correct answer: (C) Ship — It refers to a ship, so the answer is ship.
Explanation
★It refers to a ship, so the answer is ship.
★The term Ganj Suwaie refers to a ship.
★Ganj Suwaie was the biggest ship of Aurangzeb, armed with 80 cannons and 400 muskets.
★It was captured by pirates in the Indian Ocean.
★Dabhol and Surat were important centres for ship-making during Mughal rule.
★So the term Ganj Suwaie refers to a ship.
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