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[[File:Quilon 1505 verbessert.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sketch of the Thangaserri, 1505. The fort can be seen close to the shore.]] | [[File:Quilon 1505 verbessert.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sketch of the Thangaserri, 1505. The fort can be seen close to the shore.]] | ||
Tangasseri was associated with the Chinese trade from the first millennium AD and later colonised by the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]], [[Dutch people|Dutch]] and the [[British people|British]] to become the "gold village". According to Historians, Captain Rodriguez came to Quilon and was appointed as the captain of the [[Factory (trading post)|factory]] and trade, with permission from the queen. St.Thomas Fort (once known as Fortaleza da São Tomé) was built by the Portuguese under [[Afonso de Albuquerque]] for the protection of the newly developed trade. In 1505 the Portuguese established a trading port here, and in 1518 established its sovereignty through the construction of Fort St. Thomas. Later in 1661 the town and the fort were handed over to the Dutch who made it the capital of [[Dutch Malabar]]. The Dutch occupied the fort for several years. In 1795, the [[British East India Company]] took possession of the fort. In 1823 Fort St. Thomas accepted a lease by [[Travancore]] from the British | Tangasseri was associated with the Chinese trade from the first millennium AD and later colonised by the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]], [[Dutch people|Dutch]] and the [[British people|British]] to become the "gold village". According to Historians, Captain Rodriguez came to Quilon and was appointed as the captain of the [[Factory (trading post)|factory]] and trade, with permission from the queen. St.Thomas Fort (once known as Fortaleza da São Tomé) was built by the Portuguese under [[Afonso de Albuquerque]] for the protection of the newly developed trade. In 1505 the Portuguese established a trading port here, and in 1518 established its sovereignty through the construction of Fort St. Thomas. Later in 1661 the town and the fort were handed over to the Dutch who made it the capital of [[Dutch Malabar]]. The Dutch occupied the fort for several years. In 1795, the [[British East India Company]] took possession of the fort. In 1823 Fort St. Thomas accepted a lease by [[Travancore]] from the British government for a period of twenty years.<ref name="Diocese of Quilon">{{cite news |title=Parishes – Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon |url=http://quilondiocese.com/quilon.php?ytopt=parish_details&listId=6 |location=Kollam, India |access-date=2 December 2014 |quote=Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.colonialvoyage.com/st-thomas-fort-tangasseri-or-thangassery-kerala-india/ |title=St Thomas Fort in Tangasseri – Kollam |publisher=Colonial Voyage |access-date=23 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
Fort St. Thomas was originally around {{convert|20|ft}} tall. Today, the remains of the fort, popularly known as "Tangasseri fort" remain facing the beach. The government of India has taken over the fort and it is being considered an historical landmark. Restoration of the fort is ongoing. At present, the fort is managed by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mining-rampant-at-tangasseri-fort/article1789624.ece |title=Mining rampant at Tangasseri Fort |work=The Hindu |date=30 January 2007 |access-date=23 November 2016}}</ref> | Fort St. Thomas was originally around {{convert|20|ft}} tall. Today, the remains of the fort, popularly known as "Tangasseri fort" remain facing the beach. The government of India has taken over the fort and it is being considered an historical landmark. Restoration of the fort is ongoing. At present, the fort is managed by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mining-rampant-at-tangasseri-fort/article1789624.ece |title=Mining rampant at Tangasseri Fort |work=The Hindu |date=30 January 2007 |access-date=23 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131122170529/http://rotarytangasseri.org/history.html "Tangaserri a brief history"] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20131122170529/http://rotarytangasseri.org/history.html "Tangaserri a brief history"] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:55, 10 December 2022
Fort Thomas or St. Thomas Fort or Fortaleza da São Tomé, also known as Tangasseri Fort, is a ruined fort located in the beach town of Tangasseri on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of Kollam, Kerala, India. It is located around 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city center of Kollam and 71 kilometres (44 mi) from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.[1]
| Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) | |
|---|---|
| Fortaleza da São Tomé | |
 Front view | |
| Location | Tangasseri, Kollam city, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 8°53′N 76°36′E / 8.88°N 76.60°E |
| Built | 1518 |
| Architect | Portuguese |
| Architectural style(s) | Portuguese Colonial, Built using sandstone and lime mortar |
  Location of Fort Thomas (Tangasseri Fort) in Kollam  St Thomas Fort (Kerala)  St Thomas Fort (India) | |
HistoryEdit
Tangasseri was associated with the Chinese trade from the first millennium AD and later colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British to become the "gold village". According to Historians, Captain Rodriguez came to Quilon and was appointed as the captain of the factory and trade, with permission from the queen. St.Thomas Fort (once known as Fortaleza da São Tomé) was built by the Portuguese under Afonso de Albuquerque for the protection of the newly developed trade. In 1505 the Portuguese established a trading port here, and in 1518 established its sovereignty through the construction of Fort St. Thomas. Later in 1661 the town and the fort were handed over to the Dutch who made it the capital of Dutch Malabar. The Dutch occupied the fort for several years. In 1795, the British East India Company took possession of the fort. In 1823 Fort St. Thomas accepted a lease by Travancore from the British government for a period of twenty years.[2][3]
Fort St. Thomas was originally around 20 feet (6.1 m) tall. Today, the remains of the fort, popularly known as "Tangasseri fort" remain facing the beach. The government of India has taken over the fort and it is being considered an historical landmark. Restoration of the fort is ongoing. At present, the fort is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).[4]
GalleryEdit
Old – St.Thomas Fort – Right-view
Right View
Renovated St.Thomas Fort – Front-view
Back Side Entrance
Inside View
Main Wall
The Windows
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Kollam Mayor inspects Tangasseri Fort". The Hindu. 1 February 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ "Parishes – Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon". Kollam, India. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon
- ↑ "St Thomas Fort in Tangasseri – Kollam". Colonial Voyage. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ "Mining rampant at Tangasseri Fort". The Hindu. 30 January 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.