CABO DA RAMA FORT, CANACONA The Cabo De Rama fort of Goa is also known as Cape Rama and is a very old fort which has been located here since ancient times. The Fort was first occupied by Hindu rulers who spread their empire all over India. The fort has exchanged hands between Hindu, Muslim and Portugal rulers and has seen some of the most gruesome battles fought in history. The Portugal rulers waged battles against the Hindu rulers and established their right over the fort around 1763. It was abandoned when the Portuguese left this place. Later, this fort housed a government prison till 1955 and was abandoned again. Today, this fort is a bit ruined but is a popular tourist attraction. |
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IMAGE COLLECTION Calisto Fernandes, 2010 (Panoramio) Mike Kaminski, 2009 (Picasa) Rahul S. Saxena, 2008 (Picasa) LeeAnn Adams, 2007 (Flickr) (Google Images) |
SOURCES OF INFORMATION The Cabo De Rama fort located in the Canacona district of Goa is yet another famous fort in India. The fort has an interesting story as to how it derived its name. It is said that Lord Rama of the famous Hindu epic Ramayana took shelter here with his wife Sita. This was during the time when they were banished from the kingdom and were sent on a 14 year long exile in the forests of India. The Cabo De Rama fort of Goa is also known as Cape Rama and is a very old fort which has been located here since ancient times. More... O Forte do Cabo da Rama localiza-se no Cabo da Rama, concelho de Canácona, no estado de Goa, na costa oeste da Índia. More... Cabo De Rama is situated 16 km north of Agonda beach in the coast road at the south end of Colva Bay. Also known as The Cape of Rama, it takes its name from the Hindu epic Ramayana hero, Lord Rama as according the Hindu belief Lord Rama during his exile from Ayodhya stayed here. The cape is crowned by a fort which was originally a Hindu structure and rebuilt by the Portuguese in 1763 after acquiring it from the Maratha ruler of Sonda. It had 21 guns for its defense, a chapel, military barracks and quarters for the use of the commandant under the Portuguese. More... Cabo de Rama used to be part of the ancient dominions of the King of Sundém which was taken over by the Portuguese Crown in 1763 during the administration of Viceroy Manuel de Saldanha e Albuquerque, 1st Count of Ega. The fortress is of moorish origin and had fifteen ramparts and a moat on the landed side. It is situated south of Betul, on a small promontary. More... Several romantic ruins and monuments are scattered all over the state and its shores, showcasing a meld of the ancient Oriental legends with those of European occupation. The Cabo De Rama Fort is one such monument found in South Goas Canacona, only 16km northwards from the Agonda beach, near Colva Bay. Legend has it that the Ramayanas Lord Rama and his wife Sita found a refuge here for some time during their 14 year exile from Ayodhya. This is said to be why the fort is named after him; it is also known in local kenning as Cape Rama. This association indicates that the fort is one of the most ancient inhabited sites in India. More... Agencies report from Panaji that the Goa Government has appointed Mumbai based Structural Designers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. as consultants to prepare a master plan for restoration, construction, beautification, rescue and maintenance of Fort Cabo de Rama at Canacona coast in south Goa. More... |
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