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The history of Goa dates back to prehistoric times, though the present-day state of Goa was only established as recently as 1987. [1] In spite of being India's smallest state by area , Goa's rich history is both long and diverse.
Gerald Pereira (20 September 1929 – 4 March 1976) was an Indian freedom fighter, author, lawyer and trade unionist from Goa. Active in the Goa liberation movement, he founded the first trade union in Goa. He is the author of the book, An Outline of Pre-Portuguese History of Goa.
George Mark Moraes (11 May 1905 – 16 April 1994), [2] known by his pen name George M. Moraes, was an Indian historian, writer, and professor.He has over 29 historical and research works to his name which were published in 74 publications and 542 library holdings.
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Under the Government of India's Registration of Books Act, 1956, the Central Library is the copyright library of Goa and the publisher of every book published in Goa must send three copies of the same to this library. The Central Library compiles and publishes its annual bibliography of Goa-published books in the Official Gazette of Goa. [1]
[141] [142] On 22 December 1959, the Associação de Futebol de Goa was formed, which continues to administer the game in the state under the new name Goa Football Association. [141] Goa, along with West Bengal and Kerala [141] is the locus of football in India and is home to many football clubs in the national I-League.
Report of the Goa Land Reforms Commission. Panaji: Government of Goa, Daman & Diu. 1964. OCLC 5535970. Mazarelo, S. (1966). Report of the Committee of the Problems of Mundkars in the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. Panaji, Goa: Government Printing Press. OCLC 7903841. Note: a mundkar is a tenant or landbound peon. "III Comunidades".
Gaudas are aboriginal people residing in the coastal Indian state of Goa. They are believed to be the original inhabitants of Konkan. Most follow folk Hinduism, but many were converted to Catholicism by the Portuguese missionaries during the Christianisation of Goa while still keeping their folk tradition and culture alive. [1]