Diu Fort is a very large and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. This fort was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD after the treaty signed between the Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese. The fort is surrounded by the sea on the three sides and a canal on the fourth side. The fort offers a magnificent view of sea.
On the fort stands a giant structure which now houses a Light House and the Diu jail. The beam from the lighthouse reaches to about 32 kms. Several canons are still located on the top of the fort and peep out of the holes on the walls of this gigantic structure.
Our experience at Diu Fort
- Another view of Diu Fort from outside
We went to see this amazing fort in the evening running thinking it will close down by 5pm. We were just in time to be able to see the Fort. However, what we got to see was highly interesting.
At the entrance there was a big wall and a long walkway overlooking Arabian Sea. It made me think what scenic beauty these royal families used to enjoy. The floor above must be providing a vast view of sea.
- Jail at Diu Fort
Going ahead in front of Fort was jail. It is always saddening to see such structures but one has to come back to reality and think about what best we can do to improve today's situation in any scenario for the benefit of everyone.
- View from the entrance of the Fort
Nidhi KM
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