Did you know
In 1550, a major campaign against Cochin by the Samorin of Calicut was delayed while his astrologers tried to name a fortunate day for battle. The delay gave the Cochin and Portuguese forces time to consolidate their positions and rescue the Ranee, the Rajah’s aunt, whom the Portuguese had held in their custody.
Fort Kochi
Fort Manuel, founded 1503, was the first European fortress in India.
70 m from the nets
More about Fort Kochi
5 of 19- Did you knowConstruction of Fort Manuel began on 26 September 1503.
- Did you knowThe Kochi-Muziris Biennale lists the Parade Ground among its exhibition sites.
- Did you knowFort Kochi takes its name from Fort Manuel, the fort the Portuguese built here.
- Did you knowThe Portuguese held Fort Kochi until 1663, when the Dutch captured the territory.
- Did you knowThe Cochin Carnival is held at Fort Kochi every year in the last week of December.