A tourist Place - Goa

3rd Century BC. Goa was a part of the Mauryan kingdom under the rule of the great emperor Ashoka. After his death, many Hindu kingdoms like Chalukyas, Satavahanas, Rashtrakutas, etc. took over his region and his empire was fragmented. Goa was made a major maritime power during the empire of Kadambas in the 10th century. Their rule lasted for 300 years and Goa was their main trade center. Goa had a turbulent phase under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate during the year 1356.

St. Thomas Church of Cansaulim.

Cansaulim Church is commonly known as the St. Thomas Church of Cansaulim. This church was built in 1581, near the coastline of Goa. It has been constructed according to Portuguese architectural style and was renovated in 1632. This church is currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and finds a place in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The present structure of the church is a fusion of Portuguese Manueline, Turkish Baroque and Italian Mannerism architectural styles. This church is easily accessible from the main village by local buses, taxis and motorbikes.

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St. Thomas Church of Cansaulim.