On this day over 500 years ago, the Portuguese conquered Goa: Here are 3 key parts of that story Sub : History Sec: Medieval India Context: On 25th November 1510, the Portuguese marked the conquest of Goa, establishing their presence as the first European power to hold territory in India. Goa remained under […]

    Celebrating the Legacy of Raja Raja Chola I Sub : History Sec : Medieval India Why in News The birth anniversary of the revered Chola Emperor, Raja Raja Chola I, is celebrated annually with great enthusiasm during the Sadhaya Vizha festival in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. This celebration commemorates the emperor’s military achievements and […]

    Rock-cut footprints, human figure dating back to Megalithic period unearthed at Kerala’s Kanhirapoil Sub: History Sec: Ancient India Context: A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Kanhirapoil, located in the Madikkai Grama Panchayat of Kerala. Details of the discovery: The discovery consists of 24 pairs of footprints, which vary in size from […]

    What happens during the exposition of sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier in Goa Sub : History Sec : Medieval History Context: The 18th Decennial Exposition of the sacred relics of Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, begins on November 21, 2024, and will continue till January 5, 2025. The event attracts […]