Shivaji and His Times c11.s2.53
Shivaji and His Times c11.s2.53
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∗ First siege of Phonda: F. R. Surat 104, "Deccan News," following a letter from Karwar, dated 24th April 1666. Phonda, 10 m. s. s. e. of Goa city, was the westernmost frontier-fortress of Bijapur nearest to Goa, and a menace to the latter. The Portuguese, after some previous failures, annexed it in the 18th century.