Description of the attraction
One of the many military fortifications of India called Fort Tirakol, or as it is also called Terekhol, is located in the southern state of Goa, in its northern part at the source of the Terekhol River.
The fort was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Khem Savant Bhonsloy - Raja Savantwadi. The place of construction was the northern (right) bank of the river, from where the coast and coastal waters of the Arab Sea were clearly visible. And the fort itself consisted of barracks and a chapel, and was armed with twelve guns. In 1746, the Portuguese, led by the 44th Viceroy, Pedro Miguel de Almeida, opposed Raja Maharaja. And on November 23, 1746, in one of the sea battles, the Europeans won a final victory over the Indian ruler. Since then, Fort Tiracol has become one of the most important naval "bases" of the Portuguese, who completely rebuilt it in 1764.
This place remained under the control of the Europeans until 1961 - until, after a long struggle, it was finally given over to the rule of the Indian state. But until that moment, fierce battles were fought for the possession of this strategically important point. So, for example, in 1825, the rebels, under the leadership of the first born in Goa Viceroy - Dr. Bernard Perez da Silva, who opposed the Portuguese rule, were all cut out, and their heads on bayonets were put on display. Then the fort itself was badly damaged - the barracks for the soldiers and the chapel were destroyed, which, fortunately, were later restored. In addition, the chapel was then turned into a full-fledged church, which everyone knows as the church of St. Anthony.
At the moment, the fort has been turned into a cozy hotel, which is happy to receive everyone.
