Q182
In which year, the Portuguese moved the capital from Old Goa to Panjim
A.
1834
B.
1840
C.
1843
AnswerD.
1856
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Portuguese moved the capital from Old Goa to Panjim in 1843. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometre long promenade on a planned grid system after the Portuguese relocated the capital from Velha Goa in the 17th century. It was elevated from a town to a city on 22nd March 1843.