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Fort Anjediva

Fort Anjediva
Fort Anjediva
Military structure
NameFort Anjediva
Part ofGoa
TypeIndia
Built1505
Built byDom Francisco de Almeida of the Portuguese.
Construction
materials		Granite Stones and mud
DemolishedYes
Current
condition		Ruins
Open to
the public		Restricted
Controlled byGovernment of Goa
GarrisonIndian Navy

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Fort Anjediva, built on the Anjadip Island, off the coast of the Indian state of Karnataka but under the administrative jurisdiction of the Indian state of Goa, was once under Portuguese rule. It has also in its vicinity an ancient church on the island called the Church of Our Lady of Springs built in 1505. The Chapel of St Francis D’Assissi is also located here but it is in ruins. Though the fort has a rich history linked to Portuguese rule, it is also presently in ruins. Both the fort and the church are located in the island of Anjadip, which covers an area of 1.5 km2.

Anjediv-the name means "fifth island"-(see image in infobox), is the largest of an archipelago of five islands (known as the Panchdiva chain of five islands); the other four islands are the Kurnagal, the Mudlingud, the Devgad and the Devragad. Because of its strategic importance in the sea faring route to India and also as a watering destination for ships, a fort was built on this island by the Portuguese to enhance their military presence and control of trade route.

The fort island was also known as Agiadvipa (clear butter), Angedvpa (some isles), Agadvipa (derivative from goddess Aja) and Adiadvipa (Ancient Island). It was called Aigidias by the Greek geographer Ptolomey. Etymology of Anjediv is also attributed to the name of the local Goddess Ajadurga Devi.

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