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Why is July 2, 1823, important in Bahia’s history?

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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

July 2, 1823, is a significant date in the history of Bahia because it marks the day Brazilian troops successfully occupied Salvador, ending the control of forces that remained loyal to Portugal. Following this victory, Bahia officially became a province of the Empire of Brazil.1