The Palace of Adil Shah is located in the Indian state of Goa. More specifically, this palace is situated Old Goa. It can also be said to be located within the premises of St. Cajetan Church. The gateway of the Palace of Yusuf Adil Shah is located in the vicinity of the Mandovi waterfront. This palace was also known by the other name of Idalcaon Palace. Today, this palace is identified by the name of "Gateway of the Palace of Yusuf Adil Shah". The Palace of Adil Shah was considered to be one of the most prominent buildings in Goa.
History of Palace of Adil Shah
Adil Shah was a Muslim ruler in Goa whose territory stretched from Bijapur in Karnataka. The empire of Adil Shah was invaded on numerous occasions by other mighty kings. However Goa remained under the patronage of Adil Shah until the Portuguese annexed Goa from him. During his reign, the Palace of Adil Shah served as his summer palace cum fortress. Later, the Portuguese became the new masters of this palace. It then served as the rest house for the Viceroys of the Portuguese Empire in India. Staying in this palace was a Portuguese tradition which was followed by the new Viceroy, who came down from Portugal to India. He had received the ceremonial keys to the city of Old Goa at Viceroy Arch from the exiting Viceroy. This palace had also served as a home to the exiting Viceroy, before he shipped off to Portugal. The Palace of Adil Shah was the residence of the Portuguese governors till 1695. Later it was utilized by them on festive occasions. Unfortunately, the palace was abandoned due to an epidemic in the 18th century. It is known to be demolished in the year 1820. Presently, the only remain of the palace is the gateway of pillars.
Architectural Design of the Palace of Adil Shah
Adil Shah had left his mark on Goa by constructing a magnificent palace in Goa called the Palace of Adil Shah. This palace is a blend of the Hindu and Muslim style of architecture. It served as one of the main attractions in Goa. The palace was built with lofty staircase. The gateway of the pillars is a fine representation of the Brahmanical style of architecture. Six steps in front of the gate lead to the raised platform on which the gate stands. It is made of basalt and consists of a horizontal lintel resting on pillars decorated with mouldings and having on the outer side fragmentary perforated screens.
Visiting Information
The Dabolim Airport in Goa is located about 29 kilometers from the state"s capital, Panjim. This airport is well connected by daily flights to Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Cochin and Bengaluru. Madgaon and Thivim are known to be the two major railheads in Goa. These railheads are well connected to the rest of the country by trains. As far as road way is concerned, it can be noted that there are a number of public as well as private bus operators in Goa. They provide options for intra-city and inter-city conveyance. KSRTC, MSRTC and KTC are some of the government managed bus services that operate from Panaji, Madgaon and Vasco Da Gama. Neeta Tour and Travels, Paulo Travels and Naik Tours and Travels are some of the examples of private bus operators. Goa is connected to important cities like Mumbai and Pune by daily bus services.
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