In 1667, Christian ruler of Goa banned Hinduism and banished Hindus out of Goa.
In response, Shivaji invaded Goa.He asked four Christian priests to convert to Hinduism. On their refusal, he beheaded them. He completely destroyed Portuguese Goa.
The ruler had to revoke his order
In response, Shivaji invaded Goa.He asked four Christian priests to convert to Hinduism. On their refusal, he beheaded them. He completely destroyed Portuguese Goa.
The ruler had to revoke his order
So destructive was Shivaji's Goa campaign that the Christian ruler and his viceroy had to revoke their anti Hindu order out of fear of Shivaji
This incident throws light on Shivaji's fight with Portuguese and Christian Missionaries. Even his raids carried a deeper meaning.
This incident throws light on Shivaji's fight with Portuguese and Christian Missionaries. Even his raids carried a deeper meaning.
The snippet of the first tweet of this thread has been excerpted from "The English Factory Records Volume 12 (1665-1667)" which are contemporary everyday records of East India Company in the 17th century.
These events happened on 30th November 1667-10th December 1667
These events happened on 30th November 1667-10th December 1667
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