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Map highlighting the location of Goa on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea, with its capital Panaji marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are shown in context. Map of India and surrounding countries with a highlighted inset showing the locations of Daman and Diu, two small coastal territories on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea. The inset provides a closer view, labeling Daman and Diu, while the main map displays international boundaries, neighboring countries, and major cities. Vasai-Virar: Portuguese fort Map tracing Vasco da Gama's first voyage from Portugal to India between 1497 and 1499. The red line shows his route departing Lisbon, passing the Canary and Cape Verde Islands, rounding the Cape of Good Hope at Africa's southern tip, stopping at locations along Africa's east coast such as Mozambique and Malindi, and then crossing the Arabian Sea to reach Indian ports including Calicut, Cochin, and Goa. The return route follows a similar path back to Portugal. Major geographic features and coasta Illustration from a 1558 manuscript showing three sailing ships labeled as Vasco da Gama's vessels, with handwritten text above and a small angel figure in the upper left. Afonso de Albuquerque Goa, India: Roman Catholic Basilica of Bom Jesus Goa Diu, India: Portuguese fort
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Invalidated site: World History Encyclopedia - The Portuguese Conquest of India. Oct 24, 2026
Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - The Portuguese Conquest of India. Feb 12, 2026
Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Estado da India. Dec 22, 2023
Add new Web site: Academia - Norwegian fjords: From natural history to ecosystem ecology and beyond. Sep 11, 2023
Add new Web site: 1914-1918 Online - International Encyclopedia of the First World War - Portuguese India. Jul 21, 2023
Add new Web site: UCLA Social Sciences - MANAS - Portuguese in India: Early Phase, Part I. Apr 14, 2023
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Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Estado da India. Jan 20, 2023
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