What was the old name of Goa?

Gopakapattana
Gomanchala
Gopakapattam
All of the above

The correct answer is: D. All of the above

Goa was known by many names in the past, including Gopakapattana, Gomanchala, and Gopakapattam.

  • Gopakapattana was the name given to Goa by the Chalukyas of Badami in the 7th century CE. It means “town of the cowherds” in Kannada.
  • Gomanchala was the name given to Goa by the Kadambas of Goa in the 8th century CE. It means “hill of cows” in Sanskrit.
  • Gopakapattam was the name given to Goa by the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century CE. It means “town of the cowherds” in Telugu.

Goa was ruled by a number of different dynasties over the centuries, including the Chalukyas, Kadambas, Vijayanagara Empire, Adilshahi Sultanate, and Portuguese Empire. It was finally granted independence from Portugal in 1961 and became a state of India in 1987.

Goa is a beautiful state with a rich history and culture. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beaches, temples, and churches.