| Title | Indo-Portuguese Military architecture style |
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| Description | A hybrid style blending Indian military traditions with Portuguese colonial elements, often seen in fortifications and coastal defenses, incorporating local materials and adapting to the Indian climate. |
| Tags | Military Architecture Fortification Colonial Architecture Hybrid Architecture Coastal Defense Military architecture Colonial architecture Goan architecture Hybrid architecture Colonial Military Bastion Laterite Indo-Portuguese |
| Style ID | INHF-267011216-18-11-25-IT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/indo-portuguese-military-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indo-portuguese-military-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Goa Maharashtra Karnataka Kerala Daman and Diu |
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| Time Periods | 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Portuguese Colonial Administration Maratha Empire Portuguese Empire Portuguese Colonial |
| Primary Materials | Laterite Granite Plaster Brick Lime Mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Bastions Gateways Moats Curtain Walls Watchtowers Citadels Sloping walls Ramparts Parapets Casemates |
| Keywords | Military Architecture Fortification Colonial Architecture Hybrid Architecture Coastal Defense Military architecture Colonial architecture Goan architecture Hybrid architecture Colonial Military Bastion Laterite Indo-Portuguese |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Goa: A Daughter's Story | Book | Discusses the historical context of Portuguese influence in Goa. |
| Indo-Portuguese Architecture | Book | Overview of architectural fusion |