Novas Conquistas
The Novas Conquistas or "New Conquests" are a group of seven concelhos (municipalities) of Goa and Damaon, officially known as Portuguese India. They were added into Goa in the 18th century AD, a comparatively later date than the original three concelhos that make up the Velhas Conquistas or "Old Conquests".
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Goa at its height under Portuguese occupation. The Novas Conquistas are highlighted in cream. | |
| Country | Portuguese Empire |
| Region | Estado da India |
| Historical Province | Goa Província do Norte |
| Concelhos | Goa: 7 Província do Norte: 8 |
| Parishes | 25 |
| Capital | Nova Goa (Pangim) |
The seven concelhos of the Novas Conquistas are:
- Pernem,
- Bicholim,
- Sattari,
- Antruz (Ponda),
- Sanguem (modern-day Sanguem and Dharbandora),
- Quepem and
- Canacona.
Silvassa was a newly acquired area in the Província do Norte.
In writing postal addresses, the Novas Conquistas were abbreviated "N.C."
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