Does this characterisation of the history of Goa sound convincing?
http://www.vivagoa.com/misc/goahist.htm
Impressionistic designation of centuries
Century,Year
Description
11th,1000-1100
A century of cosmopolitanism and prosperous maritime trade under the Kadambas of Goa.
12th,1100-1200
A century of South Indian cultural diffusion impacting Goa.
13th,1200-1300
A century of Islamic impact and military setbacks.
14th,1300-1400
A century of Hindu revival under the Vijayanagara emperors.
15th,1400-1500
A century of renewed urbanism with Muslim impact
16th,1500-1600
A century of religious persecution and exodus of Goans
17th ,1600-1700
A century of booming maritime trade and import of novelties
18th,1700-1800
A century of local revolts and territorial reintegration of Goa
19th,1800-1900
A century of reforms,communications and political revival.
20th,1900-2000
A century of liberation, empowerment, self rule
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