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Learn about the ancient origins, rock art, and cultures of Goa, India's smallest state. Explore its diverse history from the Iron Age to the Portuguese colonial era, and its integration into India in 1961.
Goa, state of India, comprising a mainland district on the country’s southwestern coast and an offshore island. The capital is Panaji, on the north-central coast of the mainland district. Known for the sandy beaches along its 65-mile coastline, Goa was a Portuguese possession until it became a part of India in 1962.
With the subdivision of the Bahmanī kingdom after 1482, Goa passed into the power of Yūsuf ʿĀdil Khan, the Muslim king of Bijapur, who was its ruler when seafarers from Portugal first reached India. The city was attacked in March 1510 by the Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque.
Goa, located on the west coast of India, was a Portuguese colony from 1510 to 1961. The small coastal area was conquered by Afonso de Albuquerque (c. 1453-1515) and became an important trade hub for the Eastern spice trade. Goa was the capital of the entire Portuguese Empire east of the Cape of Good Hope for 450 years.
Explore the captivating history and rich heritage of Goa, a land steeped in cultural diversity and colonial influences. From ancient rock carvings and temples to Portuguese churches and Luso-Indian cuisine, discover the captivating tapestry of Goa's past and present.
Learn about the ancient and modern history of Goa, from the Mauryan Empire to the Portuguese colonization and the Indian annexation. Explore the cultural, religious and political influences that shaped Goa's identity and development.
Goa, a small state on the Western coast of India, was under Portuguese colonial rule for more than four centuries until it was “liberated” by India in 1961. Portuguese colonizers committed themselves to bringing the natives to their god.
Goa, a state located on the western coast of India, boasts a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, Goa was ruled by various...
Goa's history goes back to the waters of Mhadei (Mandovi), Zuari (Aghanashini), Kushawati rivers where Goa's pre-history flowered. The Sanguem and Sattari Talukas mirror Goa's pre-historic antiquity. The petro glyphs of Pansaimal, Kazur, Pirla, Mauxi showcase Goa's stone age (megalithic) rock art.
Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India with a rich history of Portuguese colonial rule. It is the smallest state by area and the fourth-smallest by population, but has the highest GDP per capita and quality of life among Indian states.