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'''Alorna Fort''' also known as Halarn fort is one of the oldest forts in [[Goa]]. It is situated 30 kilometers from the town of [[Mapusa]]. It was constructed by the [[Bhonsle]]s of [[Sawantwadi]] in the 17th century, to defend against the [[Maratha]] attacks. From there, one can get a good view of the surrounding river and land. | '''Alorna Fort''' also known as Halarn fort is one of the oldest forts in [[Goa]]. It is situated 30 kilometers from the town of [[Mapusa]]. It was constructed by the [[Bhonsle]]s of [[Sawantwadi]] in the 17th century, to defend against the [[Maratha]] attacks. From there, one can get a good view of the surrounding river and land. | ||
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Alorna Fort also known as Halarn fort is one of the oldest forts in Goa. It is situated 30 kilometers from the town of Mapusa. It was constructed by the Bhonsles of Sawantwadi in the 17th century, to defend against the Maratha attacks. From there, one can get a good view of the surrounding river and land.
The fort is currently under renovation by the Archeological Survey of India and is not open to public.[1]
15°42′00″N 73°54′18″E / 15.700°N 73.905°E
References
- ↑ "Alorna fort in bad shape". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2013.[permanent dead link]