In 1787, some priests started a rebellion against Portuguese rule.

In places where Portuguese rule was asserted, it tended to be brutal and exploitative.

In the Portuguese rules catechists and evangelist were often arrested.

He was an early member of the independence struggle against Portuguese rule in the 1960's, yet also collaborated with the secret police.

Over the years, this region has been alternately under both Spanish and Portuguese rule.

He also saw it as a movement against Portuguese rule in Goa.

"He was the leader of a nationalist youth organization during the country's transition from Portuguese rule to independence and democracy in 1975."

Though the fort has a rich history linked to Portuguese rule, it is also presently in ruins.

Portuguese rule was always in the maritime provinces and the people whom they converted were the coastal folk.

Portuguese rule lasted until 1749, except for a brief interregnum between 1662 and 1687, when the town was occupied by the French.