Alorna fort





Alorna is a village situated in the pernem taluka in North Goa.It is well known for the alorna fort.The fort of alorna is on the banks of chapora river.The fort was built by Bhonsales of Sawantwadi in the 17th century to defend against the Maratha attacks from the north.It was captured by the Portuguese in1746 and later invaded in
1781.It is on the banks of chapora river the surrounding area is very beautiful.Many tourist came in the month of may to visit alorna fort.

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