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Who defeated the Dutch East India Company at the famous Battle of Colachel?

  1. Rajaraja Chola

  2. Maharaja Aditya Varma

  3. Maharaja Marthanda Varma

  4. Rajah Rama Varma
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Explanation

Maharaja Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel in 1741, marking a decisive victory that halted Dutch expansion in Travancore. This battle is significant as one of the rare instances where an Asian power defeated a European colonial force in the 18th century.

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