Conquest of Goa (1510) by Alfonso de Albuquerque
Date of Conquest:
Initial attempt: March 1510 (brief success, later lost)
Final conquest: November 1510
👑 From Whom Was Goa Taken?
📌 Conquest of Goa (1510) by Alfonso de Albuquerque 🗓️ Date of Conquest: Initial attempt: March 1510 (brief success, later lost) Final conquest: November 1510 👑 From Whom Was Goa Taken? Detail Information Ruled by Sultanate of Bijapur Sultan at the time Yusuf Adil Shah (also called Adil Khan or Adil Shahi I) Commander in Goa Malik Yusuf (Governor of Goa under Adil Shah) ⚔️ Background of the Conquest: Goa was a strategic port on the west coast, important for the Arab-Muslim spice and horse trade . Albuquerque sought a permanent base on the Indian mainland to: Control spice trade Launch further expeditions in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf 🔥 Course of the Conquest: Phase Description March 1510 Albuquerque initially captured Goa with the help of a local Hindu chieftain (Timoja), but was forced to retreat due to monsoon and Bijapuri counterattack. November 1510 Albuquerque launched a successful second assault , captured Goa permanently . 🏰 Aftermath and Impact: Goa became the headquarters of Portuguese India in …