Diu Fort, built in 1535 at the mouth of the Gulf of Khambhat, holds three churches
Background
Diu Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1535.
It stands at the mouth of the Gulf of Khambhat.
The parapet of the fort is lined with cannons that were earlier employed in its defence.
Three churches stand within it: St Thomas Church, St Paul's Church and the Church of St Francis of Assisi.
A lighthouse inside the fort gives an elevated view of the area, and a Shiva temple dedicated to Gangeshwar Mahadev lies nearby.
A Venetian-Gothic style bungalow stands close to the fort.
Built:
1535
Built by:
The Portuguese
Churches inside:
Three
Why it matters for exams: The year 1535 and the Gulf of Khambhat location fix Diu Fort in the standard Portuguese-India chronology.
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In plain words
Parapet Parapet — The low protective wall along the top edge of a fort rampart.