Chaul
Chaul | |
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village | |
![The samadhi (mausoleum) of Maratha Koli[1] Admiral Kanhoji Angre at Alibag](./_assets_/Unknown_Angre_Samadhi.jpg) | |
| Nickname: Shivsena Nagari | |
  Chaul Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°32′46″N 72°55′38″E / 18.5461°N 72.9272°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grampanchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Chaul is a former town of Portuguese India located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Korlai Fort is located nearby.
History
The town was famous for cotton manufactured goods in the 15th and 16th century, According to Varthema, Chaul was producing a lot of cotton stuffs. Even Portuguese explorer and writer Duarte Barbosa conceded fame of the Chaul for cotton materials.[2]
See also
References
- ^ LT GEN K. J., SINGH. "As NDA cadet, I was witness to Vice Admiral Awati's kindness". ThePrint.In. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ Kumar, Raj (2008). Encyclopaedia of Untouchables Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Gyan Publishing House. p. 231. ISBN 978-81-7835-664-8.
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