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Which foreign colonist declared war on Abbakkadevi in 1555 CE?

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Dutch
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French
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British
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Portuguese
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Solution

The correct option is D Portuguese
The Portuguese demanded tax from Abbakkadevi but she refused. She came together with other local chiefs to put up quite a strong resistance against the Portuguese. Infuriated, they declared war on her in 1555 CE.

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