constantinople
not Istanbul
Journal of Afonso de Albuquerque
Date: January, 1511
Translated by Dr. Manuel Furtado
The climate of Goa was nearly indistinguishable from that of Alhandra[1], with its fervor, farm winds and serenity on shoreline on oceanic waters. The surrounding land was quite beautiful and pulchritudinous, as was that of Portugal. The Portuguese flag flying over the city was the final touch to their uniformity.
The residents were usually friendly and humble, albeit out of submission and anxiety. Many of them still praised and worshiped their pagan deities, but missionaries were arriving to bring them to God. We were intrigued by their odd beliefs, as were they to ours, and by the fact that they were struggling with the Muslims as well. The city was formerly under the control of the Kingdom of Bisnagar[2], a degenerate monarchy being beaten back by the sultanates of the north, before falling to other minor despots such as the one we encountered, Hidalcão[3]. The city held a Hindi majority, yet they were oppressed by the Muslim tyrants. What silly quarrels these infidels created, and how helpful they were to Portuguese conquest. The conquest of Goa has been my most important act of this year, and she will bring me good fortunate in future sieges of the towns of the Erythraean Sea[4].
Recounting my conquest of Goa. I had arrived outside of the city in February of 1510. Manuel I, By the Grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarves of either side of the sea in Africa, Lord of Guinea and of Conquest, Navigation, and Commerce of Ethiopia, Arabia, Persia, and India, etc. ordered me on a voyage to the region in 1503 to conquer and monopolize the trade of the Erythaean Sea under the Portuguese flag. With the most esteemed of Portuguese sea captains, we had established trade relations with the Kingdom of Cohin[5] and constructed a great fort in the city. King Manuel, quite pleased by dealings, requested my services in carving Portuguese dominance across the coasts of India and the Erythaean Sea. In the year 1509, I was appointed captain of a fleet of eighteen vessels with cousin Tristão da Cunha to conquer Socorta. We split into three squadrons when we reached the island: da Cunha was to stay and bombard the island, and I sailed to Goa. King Manuel did not order an assault on the city, but did allow me to do whatever it took to help Portuguese sovereignty over these seas. The city of Goa, it seemed, would make an excellent capital for Portuguese India and was a safe distance away from the battles that would consume Arabia. The land was consumed by war and confusion, an obvious factor anyone would notice upon reaching the city. I noticed a large Muslim fleet occupied the city and smoke arising from the rooftops. It appeared there was an Omani garrison fighting rebel Hindi insurgents. I ordered an attack on the city in March of 1510. Hidalcão was in no mood for battle and his forces were subdued by cannonfire from my vessels. Foot soldiers arriving on ground were surprised to be aided by the Hindi residents, upset by their tyrannical Muslim slave drivers. The Muslims utilized elephant warfare, but our pikes toppled the riders and their beasts down. Hidalcão demanded a truce, but such an offer was foolish when I could institute Manuel as the city's true king. Some 8000 Muslims were killed defending their pathetic stronghold, many drowning in the Erythaean Sea, rather facing death than a European monarch. Upon their death, the tides of commerce and serenity rolled into the oppressed lands. My conquest was not appreciated by the surrounding nations, who declared the battle of Goa an act of war against them. The city was fortified under the military and our God. The fools will have to full wrath of our Lord and the mighty Portuguese navy, which is approaching the cities on Oman and Yemen as I write this. May they always remember who their true ruler is: Afonso de Albuquerque: Lion of the East.
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[1] A parish of Portugal located near Lisbon noted for being the birthplace of Alfonso de Albuquerque.
[2] Portuguese name for the Vijayanagara Empire of southern India.
[3] Yusuf Adil Shah, as he was known to the Portuguese, founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur
[4] Name of the Arabian Sea in the ancient world.
[5] Kochi, a city in southern India
Date: January, 1511
Translated by Dr. Manuel Furtado
The climate of Goa was nearly indistinguishable from that of Alhandra[1], with its fervor, farm winds and serenity on shoreline on oceanic waters. The surrounding land was quite beautiful and pulchritudinous, as was that of Portugal. The Portuguese flag flying over the city was the final touch to their uniformity.
The residents were usually friendly and humble, albeit out of submission and anxiety. Many of them still praised and worshiped their pagan deities, but missionaries were arriving to bring them to God. We were intrigued by their odd beliefs, as were they to ours, and by the fact that they were struggling with the Muslims as well. The city was formerly under the control of the Kingdom of Bisnagar[2], a degenerate monarchy being beaten back by the sultanates of the north, before falling to other minor despots such as the one we encountered, Hidalcão[3]. The city held a Hindi majority, yet they were oppressed by the Muslim tyrants. What silly quarrels these infidels created, and how helpful they were to Portuguese conquest. The conquest of Goa has been my most important act of this year, and she will bring me good fortunate in future sieges of the towns of the Erythraean Sea[4].
Recounting my conquest of Goa. I had arrived outside of the city in February of 1510. Manuel I, By the Grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarves of either side of the sea in Africa, Lord of Guinea and of Conquest, Navigation, and Commerce of Ethiopia, Arabia, Persia, and India, etc. ordered me on a voyage to the region in 1503 to conquer and monopolize the trade of the Erythaean Sea under the Portuguese flag. With the most esteemed of Portuguese sea captains, we had established trade relations with the Kingdom of Cohin[5] and constructed a great fort in the city. King Manuel, quite pleased by dealings, requested my services in carving Portuguese dominance across the coasts of India and the Erythaean Sea. In the year 1509, I was appointed captain of a fleet of eighteen vessels with cousin Tristão da Cunha to conquer Socorta. We split into three squadrons when we reached the island: da Cunha was to stay and bombard the island, and I sailed to Goa. King Manuel did not order an assault on the city, but did allow me to do whatever it took to help Portuguese sovereignty over these seas. The city of Goa, it seemed, would make an excellent capital for Portuguese India and was a safe distance away from the battles that would consume Arabia. The land was consumed by war and confusion, an obvious factor anyone would notice upon reaching the city. I noticed a large Muslim fleet occupied the city and smoke arising from the rooftops. It appeared there was an Omani garrison fighting rebel Hindi insurgents. I ordered an attack on the city in March of 1510. Hidalcão was in no mood for battle and his forces were subdued by cannonfire from my vessels. Foot soldiers arriving on ground were surprised to be aided by the Hindi residents, upset by their tyrannical Muslim slave drivers. The Muslims utilized elephant warfare, but our pikes toppled the riders and their beasts down. Hidalcão demanded a truce, but such an offer was foolish when I could institute Manuel as the city's true king. Some 8000 Muslims were killed defending their pathetic stronghold, many drowning in the Erythaean Sea, rather facing death than a European monarch. Upon their death, the tides of commerce and serenity rolled into the oppressed lands. My conquest was not appreciated by the surrounding nations, who declared the battle of Goa an act of war against them. The city was fortified under the military and our God. The fools will have to full wrath of our Lord and the mighty Portuguese navy, which is approaching the cities on Oman and Yemen as I write this. May they always remember who their true ruler is: Afonso de Albuquerque: Lion of the East.
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[1] A parish of Portugal located near Lisbon noted for being the birthplace of Alfonso de Albuquerque.
[2] Portuguese name for the Vijayanagara Empire of southern India.
[3] Yusuf Adil Shah, as he was known to the Portuguese, founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur
[4] Name of the Arabian Sea in the ancient world.
[5] Kochi, a city in southern India
It'll be nice to see Portugal maybe succeed elsewhere because we know they won't in Brazil! 
And you missed like 20 pages on America: Write Your Own History 
Now rest!
now let's really stop spammng the thread.
