India Diu

The history of Diu dates back to many centuries. It has a rich and a variegated past that saw the reign of many emperors. Rulers of different dynasties ruled Diu in different periods of history.

Diu saw a march of various bloody battles among the rulers of various dynasties.
It was under the Sultans of Oman during the 14th and 16th centuries, when it emerged as a strong naval base and a successful trade center.

Finally the Portuguese established their rule in Diu in 1529, and made use of its strategic location to usher in a new era of colonization and commercialization. Diu remained under colonial subjugation, till it gained independence in 1961 and became a part of the Indian Republic, along with Daman and Goa.

RDuarte @ Cimpor India