The Quest for Goa: History of Goa from Ancient Times to 2019
Author: Sharmila Pais, Prajal Sakhardande Publisher: Goa 1556 Pages: 424 ISBN: 978-93-95795-02-9 Book Cover: Softcover₹600
A comprehensive history of Goa.
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