Afonso De Albuquerque: Governor of India His Life Conquests and Administration - Gyan Books

Afonso De Albuquerque: Governor of India His Life Conquests and Administration - Gyan Books

About The Book: Afonso de Albuquerque: Governor of India His Life, Conquests and Administration is a biographical and historical account of the Portuguese nobleman and naval commander Afonso de Albuquerque (c. 1453–1515), a key figure in establishing Portuguese colonial rule in the Indian Ocean. The book details his military conquests, including the capture of Goa (1510) and Malacca (1511), and his strategic maritime policies that secured Portuguese dominance in Asia. It also explores his administrative reforms, efforts to integrate local populations, and vision for a Portuguese empire. Albuquerque is portrayed as a bold, visionary leader who significantly shaped early European imperialism in Asia.

Author: Edgar Prestage

Pages: 180

Edition: 1929

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