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When the Capital of Goa Shifted from Old Goa to Panjim

A. 1990

B. 1843

C. 1885

D. 1889

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Capital of Goa Shifted from Old Goa to Panjim in 1843. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometer 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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