The Commentaries of the Great Afonso Dalboquerque are a unique historical document that chart the Portuguese conquest of India during the 16th century. Written by one of the key figures in the conflict, these commentaries provide a vivid picture of the people, places, and events of the time, and offer valuable insight into the complexities of colonialism and empire-building. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.