Fort Aguada, located on Sinquerim Beach in North Goa, India, is a magnificent 17th-century Portuguese fort that stands as a testament to the region’s colonial history. Built in 1612, the fort was constructed to guard against invasions by the Dutch and the Marathas and to serve as a crucial water replenishment stop for Portuguese ships sailing from Lisbon. One of the most prominent features of Fort Aguada is its four-storey lighthouse, erected in 1864, which was the oldest of its kind in Asia. Although the lighthouse is no longer operational, it remains an iconic structure within the fort complex. The…