Class 2- I-Portuguese

Now the first lesson in Indian history....


                             Coming of The Europeans

Introduction before the lesson:

         * Megallan was the first person to tell that the world is not flat.
         * In 1492, Colombus discovered the American Continent. Especially West Indies.
         * In 1498, Vasco-da-gama reached India.

Introduction:

       
         * The various countrymen who came to trade in India were
                        1. Portuguese
                        2. Dutch (Netherland)
                        3. The English
                        4. Danish (Denmark)
                        5. The French

Portuguese:

        * Vasco-da-gama
               # He was warmly welcomed by the Hindu Ruler Zamorin of Calicut.

        * Francis de Almedia (1505-1509)
              # He was the first governor of Portuguese settlement in India.
              # He followed a policy called "Blue Water Policy"

        * Albuquerqie (1509-1515)             
              # He was a contemporary of the Vijaya nagara ruler Krishna Deva Raya.
              # He captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultan.
              # He encouraged his countrymen marrying Indian Women.
              # He tried to abolish Sati.
              # He was a precursor to Lord William Bentick.

       * Nino da Cunna (1529-1538) 
              # He changed the portuguese capital in India from Kochi to Goa.

Three Important Settlements:

         The important settlements of Portuguese in India are
                        1. Goa
                        2. Calicut
                        3. Cannanore
                        4. Daman and Diu

Points to be noted: 


      * Portuguese got an excellent stand in Brazil.
      * In 1661, Bombay, a portuguese settlement was given as dowry to the British Emperor Charles II for the marriage of Portuguese king's daughter.
      * In 1739, Marathas captured portuguese island Bussien & Salsette. (Nariman Point)

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