The history of Goa and Ribandar.
Ribander and Raibander [originates from "Rayachem Bandar" meaning the Port of Rayas 14th century Vijayanagara Kings], Goa, the abode of Goan artists has an envious history. The Vijayanagara kings fought the Bahmani sultans in this place, then called Raichur Doab. V. S. Naipal called the Vijayanagara empire the last frontier bastion of Hindu civilisation. In 1510 Goa went on to the hands of the Portuguese, who went on to make it another Lisbon in the south. They say that he who has seen Goa need not see Lisbon [I donot know how far it is true today!].
Historical places of Ribander-
The Old Goa-Panjim Cause way "Ponte de Linhares"- Built in 1633 by Portuguese Viceroy, Conde de Linhares
Our Lady of Ajuda Church- Built in 1565, today known as the Church of Ribander. The ship carrying the body of St. Francis Xavier was welcomed with canon salute [you can see some canons in the church premises] at this church on the night of 14th March, 1554. You will not be surprised to see the architectural shape of the church. It is built like a Ship, beside the Mandovi river.
Finally, Santa Casa De Misericordia [The Royal Portuguese Hospital]: Today it houses one of the finest Management schools in India-Goa Institute of Management. It is a heritage structure and has been left unchanged despite the pressures of housing a college.
Just some snippets I gathered from some internet research, though it was not easy to get anything on Ribander. Good night
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Sorry, i donot have research evidence and references to authenticate the dates. The facts are truw to the best of my knowledge.
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