Portuguese conquest of Goa: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Battle of Goa (1510)
Date	1510
Location	Goa • India
Participants	Adil Shahi dynasty • Portugal

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Afonso de Albuquerque

Afonso de Albuquerque

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