History Of Goa
Goa is a small state on the western coast of India. Though the smallest Indian state, Goa has played an influential role in Indian history. Goa was one of the major trade centers in India, thus it had always been attracting the influential dynasties, seafarers, merchants, traders, monks and missionaries since its earliest known history. Throughout its history Goa has undergone continual transformation, leaving an indelible impression on various aspects of its cultural and socio-economic development.
Read more about History Of Goa: Mythological Origins, Medieval Period, Muslim Conquest and Rule, Portuguese Conquest and Colonisation, The Second World War, After The Independence of India
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