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Malabar and the Portuguese is a definitive historical study of the Portuguese presence and influence in Malabar during the early modern period. Covering the formative years from 1500 to 1663, this work provides an in-depth examination of how Portuguese maritime expansion and colonial ambitions shaped the history of this important Indian coastal region.
The book traces the establishment of Portuguese trading posts, the development of commercial networks, and the complex political relationships between Portuguese administrators and local rulers. Through meticulous historical research, the author explores how this period of Portuguese dominance fundamentally altered Malabar’s economic, social, and religious landscape.
With a foreword by the distinguished historian Lieut.-Col. Sir Richard Carnac Temple, this work remains an essential reference for scholars studying Indian history, colonial history, maritime trade, and the Portuguese empire in Asia. The detailed narrative captures a crucial chapter in India’s interactions with European powers.
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