Cabo De Rama also referred to as Cape Ram derives it name from Lord Rama, Hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana , and is believed to have been one of the many abodes of lord Rama and his wife Sita during their 14 years of exile in the forest.
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| VIEW OF ENTRANCE TO THE FORT |
Cabo De Rama fort is situated in Cancona,the southernmost Taluka of Goa,around16 kms from Agonda beach. It is located on a high headland commanding spectacular views over the length of Colva bay and the coast of Cancona
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| SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM THE FORT |
The Fortress was built by a Sunda prince,was captured and expanded by the Portuguese and was temporarily occupied even by the British for two short periods. Later, this fort housed a government prison till 1955 and was abandoned again.
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| VIEW OF THE ENTRANCE QUADRANGLE |
Due to its strategic location the fort was a major asset in the defence of the region.This prompted the Portuguese rulers to wage wars with Hindu rulers to establish their right over the fort in 1763.
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HEAVY ARTILLERY INCLUDING CANONS WERE BROUGHT IN FOR DEFENCE
The Portuguese soon established their Citadel here including barracks , quarters for their officers etc ,all of which are in ruins now except for the Church.
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| PARTS OF THE FORT WALL AND BASTIONS STILL REMAIN INTACT |
Meager remains of the fort walls do bring back memories of a bygone era. But it is the spectacular views from the fort, especially from the steep cliffside on the south,that make a visit to this fort an absolute delight.
