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Goa has seen many invaders and it has a turbulent past with the invasion of Portuguese, Mughals and even the invasion by other Indian rulers.
Always there was a constant tussle for power and thus a number of forts in Goa were built which are reminder to the past and a legacy to be cherished by the tourists.
One of such forts is the Chapora fort in Goa which was built by Adil Shah of Bijapur on the southern promontory of the Chapora River.
History of Chapora Fort in Goa:
Also known as "Shahpur" this was constructed of red laterite stones and stood as a bastion, crowning the rocky cliff , it was further enhanced by the Portuguese in 1617 to check the Muslim and Maratha .
The Chapora fort's control kept on shifting from Marathas to Portuguese. It came in the hands of the Maratha King ,Sambhaj who won over the Portuguese in 1684.But he has to withdraw after stiff local opposition in 1717.
When the Portuguese again got control they rebuilt the Chapora Fort with underground tunnels but they lost it again in 1739 to the Marathas.
The Portuguese again regained control two years later but finally deserted it as the empire continued to extend farther North, known as the New Conquests.
This Fort is now in ruins , only the massive walls and some scattered tombstones is what now left of the Chapora Fort.
Attractions of Chapora Fort in Goa:
From the Chapora Fort in Goa you have the splendid view of the Vagator Beach . You can also visit Vagator Beach which has rocky outcrops and dry grassland all around or go to the near by Anjuna Beach .most famous for its beach parties.
Further if you want to get the feel of rural world come here to Chapora Village where you can watch myriad scenes of a fishing hamlet.
If you want to explore the history of Goa and enjoy its scenic beauty then visit Chapora Fort in Goa,tour booking done by Goa-Travel.com
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