Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim
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The Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim in India, also known as Fort St. James Banastarim or Benastari Castle, is located at 15.4912217°N 73.9565688°E / 15.4912217; 73.9565688 on the right bank of Cumbarjua Canal, on the eastern tip of Old Goa, North Goa district in the state of Goa on the west coast of India.
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Fortaleza de São Tiago de Banastarim | |
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Portuguese: Fortaleza de São Tiago | |
Part of Portuguese Goa | |
Velha Goa, Goa, India | |
Coordinates | 15.4912217°N 73.9565688°E / 15.4912217; 73.9565688 |
Code | IN-GA |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Portugal (1512-1961) Bijapur Sultanate (1512-1513) India (1961-) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1635-1681 |
Built by | Portuguese India |
Materials | Brick and Stone fort |
Demolished | Abandoned |
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