Fort Kochi was once capital of Portuguese India and later Dutch India. The grand fort at Kochi; was built in 1503 by the Portuguese as Fort Immanuel; in honour of the Great Portuguese Emperor- King Immanuel.
The area marked the first territory in India; to be managed by Europeans; granted by H.H Unni Goda Varma Thirumalpadu Maharaja of Kochi (Trimumpara Raja in Portuguese records) as a silver grant to Afonso de Albuquerque; the first Head of Portuguese India and second Portuguese Governor. Pictures From History
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