The most ancient chapter in the history of Daman was its rule by the Emperor Kushana. This was around the starting of the millennium. After that, between the second and thirteenth century BC, Daman became a part of the Lata Kingdom. Daman history was highly glorious and many rulers ruled this land. A tour to Daman, India will take you through the magnificent history of the town. Many rulers fought with each other to conquer the beautiful land of Daman.
From the eighth to the thirteenth century, Daman was a part of Goa. Daman continued to be ruled under Muslims for another 200 years when the Portuguese conquered it in the sixteenth century. They ruled the land for 451 years from 1510 to 1961. This was the most important phase in Daman history. At the same time when the Portuguese were ensconcing, seamen and admirals of the Indian powers were challenging their might on the high seas.
Another most important event in the history of Daman took place in relation with the freedom of Portuguese settlement - 'Operation Vijay' - exactly before the midnight of 16th Dec, 1961, terminating the colonial rule. Keep browsing TSI India for complete online information about Daman.
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