The Saga of Goa (Panaji)
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#17 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Panaji (formerly Nova Goa; ; Goan Konkani: Ponnjem, IPA: [pɵɳd͡ʑɛ̃] ; Portuguese: Pangim), also known as Panjim, is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of the North Goa district. It was previously the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India (Estado da Índia).
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district (taluka).
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It was previously the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India (Estado da Índia).
