REIS MAGOS FORT, VEREM

The construction of the Reis Magos Fort in the North Goa taluka of Bardez, about two miles North-East of Aguada, began in 1551 and was probably completed in 1554 during the reign of Viceroy Dom Afonso de Noronha. Even before Afonso de Albuquerque could conquer Goa, Reis Magos was a Muslim stronghold, controlled by Adilshah of Bijapur. 

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The Reis Magos fort cannot match the vastness and solidity of several other forts dotting Goa’s long coastline and the river mouths. But what no other fort can match is the splendid view, which it commands, its proximity to Panjim city and its ideal location at the gateway to North Goa’s resort belt. Moreover, while most of the forts have either kissed the dust or have been rendered unsuitable to habitation, Reis Magos is still in a shape amenable to conservation. More...

A Fortaleza dos Reis Magos foi erguida sobre uma antiga fortificação indiana localizada no lado norte da ilha, sob o governo do Vice-rei D. Afonso de Noronha (1551-1554). Sofreu um ataque em 1570. A couraça pelo lado do rio, é-lhe posterior, erguida por determinação do Vice-rei Manuel de Souza Coutinho (1588-1591). Deteriorada pelo tempo e pelos elementos, foi inteiramente reconstruída a partir de 1703, conseguindo resistir com sucesso ao ataque dos Maratas, em 1739. Na sua defesa tomaram parte ativa os franciscanos, tendo diversos deles perecido em combate. Ao final do século XX, era utilizada como prisão. Os seus vestígios encontram-se atualmente protegidos pelo governo de Goa, Damão e Diu desde 1983. More...

The significant aspect of the little headland of Reis Magos jutting out at the north end of the sandbar was the defeat of a Muslim outpost by Albuquerque in 1510 during one of his battles wherein Bardez was added to the Portuguese territory and a fort built in 1551 which held a very important position. More...

Fortificação portuguesa localizada na Ilha de Bardez, em Goa, costa oeste da índia. Conquistada por D. Afonso de Albuquerque, segundo Vice-rei da índia, durante a sua segunda ofensiva, em 25 de novembro de 1510, sendo por ele escolhida para sediar a capital do Vice-reino da índia, devido à excelência da sua posição, abrigada pelo lado de terra e pelo lado do mar. À primeira fortaleza, atribuída ao Mestre pedreiro Tomás Fernandes (Forte Velho de Goa), sucederam-se a Fortaleza dos Reis Magos e várias linhas de defesa abaluartada. More…

Built in 1551, the Reis Magos fort is another manifestation of the Portuguese rulers' resolve to defend their territory against invaders from the neigbouring states of Goa. The fort is located at the eponymous village on the northern bank of the Mandovi River. Originally built by Sultan Adil Shah, the Reis Magos fort was annexed by the Portuguese in 1760. More…