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Last edited by HarHarMahadev2000 (talk | contribs) 41 days ago. (Update) |
| Fortim do Mar | |
|---|---|
Panikota | |
| Part of Diu | |
| Diu town, DNDD | |
 Fortim do Mar as seen from Diu Fortress | |
  Fortim do Mar | |
| Coordinates | 20°43′09″N 70°59′45″E / 20.7191°N 70.9959°E |
| Type | Sea fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Diu Tourism |
| Controlled by | Portuguese India (1509–1961) India (1961–present) |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Mostly intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1530 |
| In use | Lighthouse: Yes Chapel: Yes[1] |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Demolished | no |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Diu Annexation of Goa |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | none |
Fortim do Mar (or Panikota) is a small ship like fort built by Portuguese for defence purpose from the Gujarat Sultanate and Mughals. It is the best architectural example of Portuguese.[2] This sea fort that was used as a former jail. A small chapel for Our Lady of the Sea and a lighthouse is present within the island.[3][4]
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