Fort Anjediva, Portuguese colonial fortress on Anjediva Island, Karnataka, India
The stone fortress stands on a 1.5-square-kilometer island, located 1800 meters from the Karnataka coast and 4 kilometers south of Karwar.
Francisco de Almeida ordered the construction of Fort Anjediva in 1505, establishing a military base to protect Portuguese maritime routes in the Arabian Sea.
The fort complex includes the Church of Our Lady of Springs from 1505 and the Chapel of St Francis D'Assissi, reflecting Portuguese religious influence.
Access to Fort Anjediva requires authorization and boat transportation from the mainland, as the island is part of INS Kadamba naval base.
The fortress population reached 782 inhabitants in 1812, hosting a seminary, Jesuit college, and Portuguese school following the 1682 renovation.
Location: Karwar
Inception: 1505
GPS coordinates: 14.78640,74.12000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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