Forte dos Reis Magos - Goa, India
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Torgut
N 15° 29.836 E 073° 48.545
43P E 372259 N 1713682
One of the early forts built by the Portuguese in Goa.
Waymark Code: WM102DZ
Location: India
Date Posted: 02/11/2019
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This fort was crucial to the defense of Goa, specially the mouth of the river Mandovi and the sea access to the capital, Panjim.
The original structure, built over an old Indian defensive structure, was smaller than the fort which now stands on the location. Actually, since its construction it was enlarged several times and rebuilt in 1707.
It saw action in 1739 when the Marathas attacked Goa, and it resisted to the offensive.
After the invasion of 1961 it was used by the Indians as a prison but when they shutdown the prison in 1993 the fort became neglected. It was finally renovated by the Government of Goa and transformed in a fine museum. This happened in 2008, with funds provided by an UK Trust.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1555
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portugal
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Renovated
This site is administered by ----: Government of Goa
If admission is charged -: 50.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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