This conquest, carried out under the leadership of Afonso de Albuquerque, made Goa an important center of Portugal's trading activities in Asia. Owing to its strategic location, Goa became a center that supported Portugal's trade network and administrative structure in the Indian Ocean.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Portuguese Capture of Goa?
- The Portuguese capture of Goa enabled them to establish a permanent base on the western coast of India.
- When did Portuguese Capture of Goa happen?
- 1510 CE
- Where did Portuguese Capture of Goa take place?
- Goa