Uncover Bengal’s colonial narrative in this definitive exploration of the Portuguese presence, essential for understanding early Indian subcontinent history. Journey through the 16th century onwards, detailing Portuguese influence on trade, politics, and culture across key Bengal settlements like Hooghly. Discover their complex interactions with local rulers, pivotal role in commerce and shipbuilding, and lasting impact on maritime history. Authored by esteemed Goan historian J.J.A. Campos, this classic study offers rigorous scholarship and vivid insights into the dawn of European encounters in South Asia. A must-read for history enthusiasts and researchers.