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Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal/Uttarakhand Tourism - Uttaranchal now Uttarakhand became the 27th state
of the Republic of India in November 2000. Carved out of the state of Uttar Pradesh,
Uttaranchal mainly comprises the hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh. The state borders
Himachal Pradesh in the north-west and Uttar Pradesh in the South, and has international
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Goa
Goa is India's smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms
of population. Located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan,
it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the
east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.
Panaji is the state's capital. Vasco da Gama is the largest city. The
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historic city of Margao still exhibits the influence of Portuguese culture. The
Portuguese first landed in Goa as merchants, in the early 16th century, and conquered
it soon thereafter. The Portuguese overseas territory existed for about 450 years,
until it was annexed by India in 1961.
Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, Goa
is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. It
also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range,
which is classified as a biodiversity hotspot.
History
Goa's known history stretches back to the third century BCE, when it formed part
of the Mauryan Empire, ruled by the Buddhist emperor, Ashoka of Magadha. It was
later ruled by the Satavahanas of Kolhapur, around 2,000 years ago it was passed
on to the Chalukya Dynasty, who controlled it between 580 to 750. Over the next
few centuries Goa was successively ruled by the Silharas, the Kadambas and the Chalukyas
of Kalyani, rulers of Deccan India.
In 1312, Goa came under the governance of the Delhi Sultanate. However, the kingdom's
grip on the region was weak, and by 1370 they were forced to surrender it to Harihara
I of the Vijayanagara empire. The Vijayanagara monarchs held on to the territory
until 1469, when it was appropriated by the Bahmani sultans of Gulbarga. After that
dynasty crumbled, the area fell to the hands of the Adil Shahis of Bijapur who established
as their auxiliary capital the city known under the Portuguese as Velha Goa. In
1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur kings with the help of a local
ally, Timayya, leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in Velha Goa
(or Old Goa).
Coat of Arms of Goa as a Portuguese possession (1675) The Portuguese converted a
large portion of their subjects in Goa to Christianity. The repeated wars of the
Portuguese with the Marathas and the Deccan sultanate, along with the repressive
religious policies of Portuguese led to large migrations of Goans to neighbouring
areas. Goa was occupied by British between 1812-1815 during Napoleonic Wars |
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Sunset In Goa
Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist
activity inland. In 2004 there were more than 2 million tourists Goa Sunset (India)reported
to have visited Goa, 400,000 of whom were from abroad.
Goa has two main tourist seasons: winter and summer. Beashes in Goa (India)In the
winter time, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to
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Goa to enjoy the splendid climate. In the summertime (which, in Goa, is the rainy
season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays.This tiny state is situated on the west coast of India, between the borders of Maharastra and Karnataka
and is better known to the world as the former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil.
With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence
of the Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor
than any other part of the country. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent
beaches, churches, and temples. The Bom Jesus cathedral is another famous attraction
in Goa. The Fort Aguada too is a major tourist attraction. Recently a Wax Museum
on Indian history, culture and heritage has also opened in Old Goa. |
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