Conversions in Goa during the sixteenth century is one of the most sensitive and much disputed issues in Goan history. This cook presents a point of view on, ana an insight into, the affair of conversions, and relates it to other questions and realities pertinent to the life of the Goans then and now. Several aspects that have been overlooked earlier or dealt with insufficiently, have been discussed here. It is hoped that Conversions and Citizenry will throw some more light on the history of Goa.