<P> The Portuguese set up a base in Goa to consolidate their control of the lucrative spice trade . Goods from all parts of the East were displayed in its bazaar , and separate streets were designated for the sale of different classes of goods : Bahrain pearls and coral , Chinese porcelain and silk , Portuguese velvet and piece - goods , and drugs and spices from the Malay Archipelago . </P>
<P> The Portuguese set up a base in Goa to consolidate their control of the lucrative spice trade . Goods from all parts of the East were displayed in its bazaar , and separate streets were designated for the sale of different classes of goods : Bahrain pearls and coral , Chinese porcelain and silk , Portuguese velvet and piece - goods , and drugs and spices from the Malay Archipelago . </P>
on the west coast of india goa was established as a small trading post by what colonial power
on the west coast of india goa was established as a small trading post by what colonial power
Portuguese
Portuguese