CORJUEM FORT, KHORJUEM Corjuem fort is situated to the north of Pomburpa, near the Aldona village. It is known for its rich historical significance and great architecture. It was built by the Portuguese in 1705 to protect their territory from the Marathas, Bhonsles and the Rane Rajputs. The fort has the distinction of being one of the only two inland forts that are surviving. The fort is built out of pitted laterite stones. The nearby Aldona village adds to its beauty. The fort is surrounded by lush greenery and one gets to see the beautiful views of the surroundings. It has become one of the most famous forts of Goa for its rich beauty and history. |
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IMAGE COLLECTION Costas Taratsa, 2010 (Panoramio) Alexey Che, 2009 (Flickr) Saish Pai Rakar, 2007 (Flickr) Pedro Loureiro, 2005 (Picasa)
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION Situated at a distance of 4 kilometers from the village of Aldona. on the Island of Corjuem is the Corjuem fort. It was constructed in the year 1551. It is smaller compared to the other forts in Goa. But it gives a good view of the surrounding river and land. It was more like a solitary outpost. More... O Forte de Corjuem localiza-se entre o concelho de Bardez e o de Sanquelim, no estado de Goa, na costa oeste da Índia. Isolado em uma pequena ilha no rio de Mapusa e pouco conhecido, encontra-se em precário estado de conservação, envolto pela vegetação. Alguns trechos dos seus antigos muros podem ser vistos próximo ao porto do ferry-boat em Aldona. More... The Corjuem fort was constructed in the year 1551. It was more like a solitary outpost. One of the defenders of the fort is said to have been Ursula de Lancastre, a Portuguese waif. Determined to succeed in a man’s world she disguised herself as a man and travelled the world, eventually serving as a soldier. It was not until she was captured and stripped that her secret was discovered. This did not put an end to her military career; she married the captain of the guard. More... Este forte está completamente isolado entre o concelho de Bardez e Sanquelim e só poucoas pessoas sabem da sua existência, embora seja de alguma grandeza e tenha uma certa importância histórica na expansaõ portuguesa na Índia. Situa-se numa pequena ilha e é só acessível via ferry-boat. Está em mau estado de conservação. Com muros bem grandes e envolto pela natureza intacta está cheio de atmosfera e é possível imaginar como os soldados portugueses ansiosos por voltar a Portugal aqui esperavam pelos ataques devastadores dos maratas ou muçulmanos inimigos. More... Corjuem Fort being defaced, says historian. More... |
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