Was Goa liberated or Conquered? - Oscar Lobo
In the 1500's, INDIA DID NOT EXIST, period. It was basically a bundle of
petty kingdoms ruled by kings and chieftains. India came into existence
only when the Brits left in 1947. In other words, the present country INDIA
was a late creation of the Brits. No one is in doubt that the Portuguese
conquered Goa in the 1500's, but then, Goa in those times was in a state of
constant conquering by different chieftains/rulers/kings. The Portuguese
gave Goa stability after they took over in 1500, stability that existed till
their ousting by India's troops in Dec 1961.
One thing that we Goans need to understand is that the Portuguese treated
Goans better than the British treated Indians. I recall someone telling me
that during the British rule there used to be Notices in Restaurants stating
"Indians and dogs not allowed" I have not seen any such notices in Goa.
Mario Goveia may not have lived in Goa!!
Goa was invaded according to the U.N. resolution.
