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When did Brazilian forces take Salvador from Portuguese control?

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Map of South America with the Brazilian state of Bahia highlighted in white on the eastern coast of Brazil. Major cities in Bahia, including Salvador, Feira de Santana, Vitoria da Conquista, and Itabuna, are marked. An inset map in the lower left corner shows Bahia's location within Brazil, highlighted in purple. Surrounding countries and major South American cities are also labeled.
Bahia

During the war for Brazilian independence, Salvador served as the final stronghold for Portuguese forces. Brazilian troops successfully took the city in July 1823, when the last of the Portuguese forces were expelled from the region.1