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In this episode, we explore the dramatic military operation that brought more than 450 years of Portuguese rule in Goa, Daman, and Diu to an end. Discover why India launched Operation Vijay in December 1961, how the invasion unfolded in just a few days, and why Portugal was unable to hold onto its last major territories in India. We also examine the international reaction, the political tensions surrounding the annexation, and the lasting impact this historic event had on modern India and Goa.
Was it a liberation movement, a military conquest, or both? Join us as we uncover the story behind…
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