Goan Independence Movement
The Goa liberation movement was a movement that sought to end the 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, India. The liberation movement gained mass momentum in the early 20th century (galvanizing between 1940-1961), and continued to build on the smaller scale revolts and uprisings of the preceding century. The struggle was conducted both within Goa and externally, and was characterized by a range of tactics including non-violent demonstrations, revolutionary methods and diplomatic efforts. Although Portuguese rule in its Indian colonies ended when India invaded Goa in 1961 and incorporated the territories into the Indian Union, the annexation was recognized by Portugal only in 1975.
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