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Write a short note. Operation Victory - History

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Write a short note.

Operation Victory

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The strong public sentiments on the matter of Goa’s liberation moved Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to act on it. A mission was planned under the code name, ‘Operation Vijay’. Indian army descended in Goa to accomplish the mission. The army was helped by local civilians as well. They showed the army the places where the Portuguese had planted landmines. The Portuguese surrendered within 48 hours. On 19th December 1961, Goa became a part of the Indian Republic. The foreign rule of 450 years came to an end.

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Chapter 7: Decolonisation to Political Integration of India - Write short notes

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SCERT Maharashtra History [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 7 Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
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