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In which year, the Portuguese moved the capital from Old Goa to Panjim

A. 1834

B. 1840

C. 1843

D. 1856

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Portuguese moved the capital from Old Goa to Panjim in 1843. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometre long promenade on a planned grid system after the Portuguese relocated the capital from Velha Goa in the 17th century. It was elevated from a town to a city on 22nd March 1843.

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