Fortaleza de São Sebastião
Fortaleza de São Sebastião | |
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Fortim Tivim | |
Part of Portuguese Goa | |
Tivim, Goa | |
Coordinates | 15°38′57″N 73°50′03″E / 15.6492389°N 73.8341908°E |
Code | IN-GA |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Portugal (1681–1961) India (1961–) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1635–1681 |
Built by | D. Miguel de Noronha |
Materials | Brick and Stone fort |
Demolished | Abandoned in 1841 |
Battles/wars | 3 |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | n/a |
Garrison | none |
Occupants | none |
The Fortaleza de São Sebastião, also called the Tivim Fort, after the village where a part of the long wall structure was once located, is a fort that spans from the village of Tivim, to the area known as Colvale, in Goa, on the west coast of India. Currently, most of it is in ruins and barely visible. However, parts of the structure are in the process of being restored.
It is one in a series of three forts, stretching the length of the Tivim canal – which connects the Moira River to the Chapora River. The other forts are Forte de Assumpção and Forte de Meio
History
This fortification was built in 1635 on the orders of the viceroy of the
In 1683, a
In 1739, it was again occupied by the Marathas, but for two years until it was recaptured by
Inscription
On its gates, a Portuguese epigraphic inscription reads:
Reinando O Catholico Rei Dõ Fillipe XIIIX Governando Este Estado O Vigilãtissimo Dõ Miguel De Noronha Conde De Linhares Se Fez Esta Obra 1635.
"In the reign of the Catholic king Filipe XIIIX, the Governor of this State Miguel de Noronha, Count of Linhares, undertook this work. 1635."
Protected site
The ruins and site of the fort have been protected by the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu (now the Government of Goa) as a historical heritage site since 1983.[2]
Architecture
The fort shows the influence of both Portuguese and Indian architecture. During the short stay of the
The fortress was primarily built of brick and stone and mud and was a long wall which ran alongside the western bank of a canal. In addition, there were at least three guardhouses which contained forces to guard the area. On the exterior the fort had high walls to stop enemies from crossing into the area, known as
Chapel of Saint Michael
Nearby stands the Capela de São Michael which is locally called fottir meaning 'on the fort'. The chapel was founded by the
Bibliography
- Mendes, António Lopes. A India portugueza: breve descripção das possessões portuguezas na Ásia. Asian Educational Services, 1989. ISBN 8120604717.
- Archives Archichological http://daa.goa.gov.in
References
- ^ Archives Archichological http://daa.goa.gov.in
- ^ The Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1978 and Rules, 1980 and The Goa, Daman and Diu Treasure Trove Rules, 1975 (PDF) – via Goa Printing Press.