Alorna Fort

Fort Santa Cruz de Alorna^[1]also known as Halarn fort or Alorna Fort is one of the oldest forts inGoa.It is situated 30 kilometers from the town ofMapusa.It was constructed by theBhonslesofSawantwadiin the 17th century, to defend against theMarathaattacks. From there, one can get a good view of the surrounding river and land.

The renovation work of the Alorna fort has been completed and is open for public. The renovation work has been carried out by theArcheological Survey of India.and is not open to public.^[2]

15°42′00″N73°54′18″E/ 15.700°N 73.905°E/15.700; 73.905

References

^Frederick Charles Danvers:[1],W.H. Allen & Company, 1894, pp.420-421.
^The Times of Indiahttps://archive.today/20131001031821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-24/goa/28220562_1_fort-archives-and-archaeology-conservation.Archived fromthe originalon October 1, 2013.Retrieved6 June2013.{{cite web}}:Missing or empty|title=(help)

[1] Frederick Charles Danvers:[1],W.H. Allen & Company, 1894, pp.420-421.

[2] The Times of Indiahttps://archive.today/20131001031821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-24/goa/28220562_1_fort-archives-and-archaeology-conservation.Archived fromthe originalon October 1, 2013.Retrieved6 June2013.{{cite web}}:Missing or empty|title=(help)

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