Re-reading the acclamation of John IV of Portugal in Cochin 1641 as urban spectacle and literary text

The primary focus of this study is Agostinho de Almeida Gato’s extensive account the celebrations held for acclamation John IV Portugal in 1641 Cochin. Drawing on studies Iberian monarchies as polycentric spaces, intellectual culture Estado da Índia and historiography early modern festival text analysed both a testimony to spectacle that was staged Cochin addressed Portugal. Concerning history Cochin, Portuguese India more broadly, it argued kingship by festivities sought underscore significance oath loyalty sworn population address interweaving concerns imperial, colonial indigenous elites. Furthermore, consideration given how served form petition king.