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	Goa - LoveToKnow 1911
		GOA, the name of the past and present capitals of Portuguese India, and of the surrounding territory more exactly described as Goa settlement, which is situated on the western coast of India, between 15° 44' and 14° 53' N., and between 73° 45' and 74° 26' E. Pop.
		With Damaun (q.v.) and Diu Goa settlement forms a single administrative province ruled by a governor-general, and a single ecclesiastical province subject to the archbishop of Goa; for judicial purposes the province includes Macao in China, and Timor in the Malay Archipelago.
		The social life of Goa was brilliant, as befitted the headquarters of the viceregal court, the army and navy, and the church; but the luxury and ostentation of all classes had become a byword before the end of the 16th century.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Goa (1971 words)

	Velha Goa India, Velha Goa covers Chapel of St. Catherine, Church of St. Francis of Assisi , Se Cathedral, Basilica of ...
		Velha Goa covers Chapel of St. Catherine, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral, Basilica of Boom Jesus, Convent of St. Monica, Church of St. Augustine, Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Cajetan...
		In the medieval period the Khaljis and later the Tughluqs captured portions of Goa and the Konkan.
		Goa Velha or Pilar, about 11 kilometers south-east of Panjim, is another Christian settlement built over the ruins of the ancient city of Gopakkapattana.
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_velhagoa (2180 words)

	Goa - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Goa (गोवा) is India's smallest state in terms of area and the second smallest in terms of population.
		Goa fell under the Delhi Sultanate for the first time in 1312, but they were forced to evacuate it in 1370 by Harihara I of the Vijayanagar.
		Goa borders the state of Maharashtra in the north and Karnataka in the south and east.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Goa (1878 words)

	Goa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Goa's main rivers are the Mandovi, the Zuari, the Terekhol, Chapora and the Betul.
		Goa is India's richest state with a GDP per capita one and a half times that of the country as a whole, and one of its fastest growth rates: 8.23% (yearly average 1990-2000).
		Panaji is the headquarters of the north Goa district and Margao of the south district.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goa_(state) (4238 words)

	Old Goa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Velha Goa was founded in the 15th century as a port for the Vijayanagar and Bahamni kings.
		Old Goa was the second capitol of Bijapur under the rule of Adil Shah.
		The city of Goa in south-western India was under Portuguese rule from 1510 and became the capital of Portuguese India until its incorporation in the Republic of India in 1961.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Goa (205 words)

	Village Voice
		Goa Velha – literally meaning Old Goa, being already old when the present named Old Goa or Velha Goa was still young and flourishing, is a historically rich village.
		Past its heyday, Goa Velha went from a capital city to a fishing and farming village, known particularly for its sweet potatoes.
		The deity is worshipped as the Gramdevi or village goddess.
	www.goa-world.com /goa/villagevoice/villagevoice.htm (1846 words)

	Goa : History, Past and Present History of Goa
		Goa fell to the Muslims for the first time in 1312, but the invaders were forced to evacuate it in 1370, by Harihara, whose capital was in present day Hampi.
		In 1469 Bahmini Sultans of Gulbaga conquered Goa.
		Modern-day Goa is a conglomerate, of the various civilizations that it came in touch with, and that influenced the culture of Goa.
	goa-health-travel.co.in /goa/goa-history.html (763 words)

	Velha Goa,Old Goa tour,Goa towns,Goa culture travel,Old Goa,Old Goa Travel,Old Goa Tourist Attractions,Goa towns ...
		Velha Goa or Old Goa rose as the second capital of the Bijapur Kingdom though all that remains of that era today are pieces of the Gateway, part of the wall that surrounded the Sultan's palace.
		It then served as the Portuguese capital of Goa until 1843 and from the mid 16th century onwards, the Christian Doctrine began to be spread from here by St. Francis Xavier.
		They originally consisted of eight chapels, a convent and one of the best libraries in Goa, which decayed because because they were abandoned in 1835 due to religious intolerance and persecution.
	www.goatravelguide.com /goa-towns-cities/velhagoa.html (527 words)

	Travel to Goa,Goa Travel,Goa Tourism,Travel Goa,Travel Destinations in Goa,Travel in Goa,Goa Travel Tourism,Goa India ...
		It is situated on the western coast of the Indian Peninsula, and is separated from Maharashtra by the Terekhol River in the north, Karnataka in the south, the Western Ghats in the east, and the Arabian Sea in the West.
		Goa was conferred statehood and Daman and Diu was made a separate union territory in 1987.
		Goa’s international airport is located at Dabolim, at a distance of 29 km from Panaji, on the coast near Vasco Da Gama.
	www.capertravelindia.com /goa.html (1083 words)

	Goa : History, Past and Present History of Goa
		Goa fell to the Muslims for the first time in 1312, but the invaders were forced to evacuate it in 1370, by Harihara, whose capital was in present day Hampi.
		At this point Old Goa was the largest city in the East, boasting of no less than 300 churches, within the town, and having a population of over 40,000 people.
		Modern-day Goa is a conglomerate, of the various civilizations that it came in touch with, and that influenced the culture of Goa.
	www.amchegoa.com /history.htm (841 words)

	Chemistry - Goa
		Goa (गोवा) is India's smallest state in terms of area and the second smallest in terms of population after Sikkim.
		It is located on the west coast of India, in the region known as the Konkan, and is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the east and south.
		Goa also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot, one of only three among the ecoregions of India.
	www.chemistrydaily.com /chemistry/Goa (1387 words)

	Old Goa Velha Goa
		Old Goa, 9km east of Panaji on the bank of the Mandovi River, was once the capital of the Indian Portuguese territories.
		In the 16th century, Old Goa became the capital of the Portuguese territories in India and grew to a population of about 200,000 despite the epidemic in 1543.
		Old Goa was virtually abandoned after malaria and cholera epidemics killed many people in the city in the 17th century.
	www.vegetarian-restaurants.net /India-Guide/IndianStates/Goa/Old-Goa.htm (3466 words)

	Goa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In the late seventeenth century, the Marathas seized control and in 1680 Goa was held by Maratha forces under Sambhaji, son of the legendary warrior Sivaji.
		Cabo Raj Niwas at the confluence of the Rivers Zuari and Mandovi is the official residence of the Governor of Goa.
		Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, 52 km from Panaji, is the smallest of Goa's sanctuaries - a mere 8 sq km.
	www.indiaheritage.com /travel/south/goa.htm (6631 words)

	Goa Beach Guide Maps ( Old Goa )
		OLD GOA, formally known as ‘Ela’ and ‘Velha Goa’, was the capital of Goa from 1470 to 1893.
		Among its exhibits are many badly retouched portraits of Goa’s viceroys, a statue of Alfonso de Aluquerque and carvings of various Hindu deities.
		Housed in a silver casket in a richly adorned chapel are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, Goa’s patron saint.
	www.geocities.com /johnmap2001/goa/cities/old_goa.html (401 words)

	Goa Churches,Churches in Goa,Goa Church Tour,Churches of Goa India,Goa India
		Goa Churches,Churches in Goa,Goa Church Tour,Churches of Goa India,Goa India
		Velha Goa, the old capital of the Portuguese, lying further upstream from Panjim is practically open-air museum.
		The magnificent 16th century city once known as "Goa Dourada" (Golden Goa) rivaled the European cities in splendour and wealth.
	goa.indiantravelportal.com /churches (250 words)

	Goa enthralls tourists with celebrations \| Goenkar.com \| Goa.name Goenkar.com \| Goa.name (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		While the film festivals are the main attraction for tourists in Goa, the side events are proving to be a big draw as well.
		The visitors to the city were in for a welcome treat as they witnessed lakhs of people converging on Old Goa for the death anniversary of St Francis Xavier.
		Tourists and the Goan diaspora, who have arrived for the exposition of the sacred remains of the saint are soaking in the festive mood in the city, as Goa was in the midst of its biggest cultural event being held just 12 kilometers away.
	www.goenkar.com /node/193?PHPSESSID=1d346598a06bab1d4c4b124bcbbf1adc (348 words)

	GOA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Goa to provide cash incentive for girls - A bonus of Rs 1,000 a year is being offered by the state government for girls to pursue education after Standard five.
		Goa child sex abuse case: Aussie paedophile in the net - DELHI: An Australian paedophile, accused in the sensational Goa child sex abuse case of 1991, was picked up taken to Madgaon in south Goa before being remanded to judicial custody.
		Talukas of North Goa are Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda, Satari and Tiswadi.
	www.iperfull.com /Goa (4488 words)

	Goa Destinations,Destinations Goa,Luxury Goa Destinations,Travel Destinations Goa,Goa Destinations Travel,Luxury Goa ...
		Every luxury Goa destination that you visit will reveal to you panoramic vistas that form picturesque backdrops for the ancient monuments that dot the Goan map.
		Travel tours to luxury Goa destinations in West India showcases scenic views that seem like gigantic paintings done in the vibrant colors of life, freedom and beauty.
		Stay at the five star hotels and luxury resorts during your luxury travel to the Goa destinations in West India and feel the beguiling Goan soul that captivates you and gives you the warmest of welcomes.
	www.indianluxurytravelportal.com /luxury-goa-travel/destinations-in-goa.html (316 words)

	Velha Goa (Old Goa) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Velha Goa is old Goa, the most quaint part of Goa.
		It a famous tourist attraction for the old churches of Goa.
		The last time I was at Goa I missed this.
	www.craveservices.com /photos/velhagoa.htm (144 words)

	Panaji -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Goa, with a coastline of 65 miles, is hilly and includes a portion of the Western Ghats rising to nearly 4,000 feet.
		The ancient Hindu city of Goa, of which hardly a fragment survives, was built at the southernmost point of the island, and it was famous in early Hindu legend and history.
		The medieval Arabian geographers knew it as Sindabur, or Sandabur, and the Portuguese as Velha Goa.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9058215 (415 words)

	Bambooweb: Goa (state)
		On May 30, 1987, the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu was split with Goa being elevated to India's 25th
		Goa has retained most of the Portuguese cultural practices adopted during the long colonial rule.
		Goa is known for its rich food especially the meats, a deep-rooted legacy from the Portuguese.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/G/o/Goa_(state).html (1858 words)

	GOACOM - Procession of Saints at Goa Velha
		Eventually the excessive attacks by the then Sultan of Delhi, Ala ud-din Khalji destroyed the city of Govapuri(modern Goa Velha) and the Kadambas were forced to abandon it and flee to their former capital at Chandrapur.
		The Bahamanis then decided to move their capital to Ela (Old Goa), which in 1490 with the aid of the Sultans of Bijapur became the next city to rise to great heights as the dominant international trading center.
		ow a sleepy village, Goa Velha, the former properous city of the Kadamba Dynasty, hosts the renown Procession of the Saints on the first Monday of Easter week.
	www.goacom.com /culture/religion/saints (637 words)

	GOA WORLD Goa A View From Afar 9
		GOA newspapers have recently reported a set of stories related to children and the abuse meted out to them.
		The first is the news item from [Goa Velha's Zoullo Udo hill where concerned citizens protested at this wanton use of Child Labour ].
		Goa is full of this form of abuse which has become worse over the years.
	www.goa-world.com /goa/magazine/view9.htm (613 words)

	Old Goa History, Old Goa Tour, Old Goa Visit, Old Goa India,Goa History, History of Goa, Goan History
		As the Arabian Sea lapped hungrily on the shores of Goa, seafaring merchants cast yearning looks at this natural harbor, which was ideally situated to become a center for their activities.
		The local rulers, the Bahmanis, were not oblivious to these glances and quickly shifted their capital to one of Goa’s most beautiful parts, which became Goa’s international entrecote called variously as Goa Doirada, or Golden Goa, Velha Goa or Old Goa.
		In a letter dated 6th January 1543, to the king a message was sent from Goa praising the work of a carpenter who had destroyed almost all pagodas and houses of idolatry worship in Goa.
	www.goahub.com /goa/introduction/old_goa/history.html (604 words)

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		Though it began as a suburb of Velha Goa it ended up becoming the capital of Goa in 1843 when the Portuguese Old Goa.
		It has the crucifix that was originally in the Palace of Inquisition in Velha Goa.
		A Hindu temple, the Mahalaxmi Temple stands as a reminder of the Hindu population and its dominance in Goa.
	indianglobaltours.com /goa_tours/panjai.htm (400 words)

	Inquisition Goa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Goa was one of the three Portuguese Provinces in the India continent, for 451 years.
		This was the signal for the population of Goa to wake up, and come to witness the august ceremony of the "auto da fe"” which was considered as a triumph of the Holy Office.
		The Napoleonic wars, occupation of Portugal by the French, and of Goa by the British, had their salutary effects, because the Inquisition was finally banished in Goa in 1812 by royal decree.
	www.apol.net /dightonrock/inquisition_goa.htm (4818 words)

	Goenkar.com \| Goa.name \| Global Goa Goenkar.com \| Goa.name (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Rise in fatal mishaps observed in South Goa
		The efforts of the South Goa police to enforce traffic discipline and measures to create awareness regarding road safety among citizens have not yielded satisfactory results as the rate of fatal accidents in the year 2004 increased as compared to year 2003.
		Goa Governor, S C Jamir, will inaugurate the sammelan which, according to officials is aimed at involving Goans based outside the State, both in India and abroad, in the State’s progress.
	goenkar.com /node?from=500&PHPSESSID=d8720ff799fd64425c7c9ad258152b39 (375 words)

	Goa Exhibition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		For the next 451 years, the distant land of Portugal ruled Goa and created here a synthesis of Indo-Portuguese culture which pervades all facets of life: from architecture to food and liquor; from song and dance to exquisitely carved furniture.
		The capital of Portuguese rule in India was the magnificent city of Velha Goa or Old Goa.
		Old Goa was one of the greatest cities in all history.
	www.benoykbehl.com /goa_exhibition.html (1108 words)

	Goa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Indian epic Mahabharata refers to Goa by the appellation Goparashtra - a nation of cowherds.
		The cooler months of December and January are the best times to visit with a warm high of 30° C and a low of 20° C. Further inland the temperature drops significantly at night, sometimes to a low of 12° C. Economy
		Road - Goa is well connected to Bombay and Bangalore, two of India's largest cities.
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/go/Goa.htm (1899 words)

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