450 years of #Portuguese rule in #Goa came to an end in just 36 hours, as Portugal surrendered the territory to the Indian armed forces in 1961. Watch the story of the Liberation of Goa and the leading lights who secured Goa’s freedom. As we count down to #IndiaAt75, here’s our ode to the #India story. Watch our series of Milestones in the #MakingofModernIndia | Peepultreeworld

483K views · 9.6K reactions | On 19 December 1961, Goa, a highly sought-after tourist destination in India, was released from Portuguese control following a colonial era spanning over four centuries. The campaign for Goa's independence started in the 1940s and gathered pace after India secured its independence in 1947. Two residents of Goa who had a firsthand view of the freedom struggle shared their stories with us. Courtesy: BBC NEWS INDIA | Amche Goa | Facebook

On 19 December 1961, Goa, one of India's most popular tourist spots, was freed from Portuguese rule more than four centuries after it was colonised. The fight for Goa's freedom began in the 1940s and picked momentum after India got its independence in 1947. Two Goans who saw the freedom struggle up close shared their stories with us. This video first appeared on BBC News India's YouTube channel in December 2023. | BBC News India

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