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Alorna Fort

Seventeenth-century fort in North Goa built by the Bhonsles of Sawantwadi against the Marathas

Photo: निकिता शिरोडकर · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

01 — The story

Alorna Fort, formally Fort Santa Cruz de Alorna and also known as Halarn Fort, is counted among the oldest forts in Goa. It stands about 30 km from the town of Mapusa in North Goa.

The Bhonsles of Sawantwadi built it in the 17th century to guard their territory against attacks by the Marathas. By 2010 the fort had fallen into poor condition, and plans for its restoration were then under consideration.

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02 — About

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Alorna Fort: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.