Author: Kanekar Amita
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: JAICO Publishing House
Year: 2015
Volume: Forts nh 8
Pages: 128
ISBN: 978-81-8495-703-7
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Bombay Forts
Shelf: C6R2
Accession No: B1329
Contents: Preface Introduction Goa Provincia Do Norte Acknowledgements Glossary Further Reading Index
Abstract: This book examines the Portuguese sea forts along India’s western coast, focusing on Goa and its northern outposts—Chaul, Korlai, and Vasai—once part of the “Província do Norte.” It explores the historical, architectural, and cultural significance of these coastal fortifications, which were central to Portuguese defense and trade from the 16th century. The volume offers insights into each fort’s development and legacy, supported by a contextual preface, an introductory geopolitical overview, a glossary, further reading, and an index. It is both a scholarly reference and an accessible guide for those interested in Indo-Portuguese history and maritime heritage.