Did you know this is the only fort built by Shivaji in Goa? See pictures

Venita Gomes

As we celebrate the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha ruler, let us look at the only fort built by him in Goa. The fort is located in the viilage of Betul, South Goa

A small shrine of protector deity is located at a distance from the fort

The fort was built in the year 1679 by the Hawaldar of Balli on the orders of Shivaji.

A canon and remnants of fort wall can be seen at the site.

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