Korlai, Maharashtra

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Korali is a village situated in the on the slopes of Konkan range between Arabian Sea on west and Revdanda back waters on its east. The place was under the Portuguese rule and and falls in the state of Maharashtra. The place is well known for the Korlai Fort, which is a Portuguese fortification built in 15th century by the Portuguese. The place also attracts the tourists as it houses the Korlai sea fort, which is situated at the top of a hill at a height of 270ft and the Korlai Lighthouse. The place is also popular for Shiva temple at Kankeshwar, which is situated near the fort.

 

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Korlai Fort (also called Morro or Castle Curlew[1]) is a Portuguese fortification in the town of Korlai,[2] Maharashtra, India. It was built on an island (Morro de Chaul)[3] which guards the way to the Revdanda Creek. It was meant as a companion to the fort at Chaul. At this strategic position the Portuguese could use it to defend their province which stretched from Korlai to Bassein. Vestiges of the Portuguese occupation are manifested in the distinct dialect of the Korlai villages inhabitants which is a Portuguese Creole called Kristi.


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