Corjuem Fort, Panaji
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About Corjuem Fort
Corjuem Fort is a fortress situated 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the village of Aldona on the river island of Corjuem, Goa. It was a military fortress for the defense of Portuguese India. It is smaller than the other forts in Goa, but it gives a good view of the surrounding river and land. It is a protected monument under the Goa, Daman and Diu ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act.Corjuem Fort is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Panjim.
History
Incidents
The fort also has an interesting incident in which an ambitious Portuguese woman named Ursula e Lancastre, who determined to see the man's world, dressed as a man and travelled the world. She landed up at Corjuem as a soldier but was later captured and stripped.