Q. Who founded the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty of Sawantwadi?
Answer: Mang Sawant
Notes: Mang Sawant founded the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra. The dynasty ruled over parts of present-day Sindhudurg district and parts of North Goa until the 18th century, before Portuguese conquests. The region’s language is Malvani and literacy rate is over 80% (2011 census).