This incident happened at the time of the early Rane revolts.
If you want to know more about the Rane revolts against the Portuguese you should read the excellent book by Pratima Kamat named "Farar Far" (Local resitance to Colonial Hegemony in Goa 1510-1912). It is published by Institute Menezes Braganza and is available at their office for Rs. 200/--
Not many people know the origins of the 'Farar Far' dulpod. I quote from the preface to the book:
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FARAR FAR is a popular Goan folksong that dramatises the saga of the revolts waged by the Ranes of Sattari, in northern Goa, against the Portuguese, from the second half of the 18th century to the first decade of this century. The first two words of this dulpad, 'which rings with heroism' have been chosen as the title of this book because they refer to the crossfire that was exchanged between the Goans and the Portuguese whenever the former protested against the excesses of the colonial administration. They attempt to sum up in 'a miracle of brevity' 'the spirit of revolt against foreign domination that lies at the heart of the Goan people'.
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Incidentally a variation of the 'Farar Far' dulpad called 'Nanuz Kotantum' goes:
"Velha ranantum Nanuz khotantum Pakle martai Ranneankun Rane martai Pakleankun"
This describes Dipu Rane's attack on the Nanuz fort on the banks of the river Madayi in Satteri. He captured the fort, and burnt it by deceptively inviting the garrison commander (Francisco d'Assiz Belleza) for a hunt in the forest.
There is also an elaborated variation of 'Farar Far' which speaks of the plundering activities of Kushtoba Rane and the terror which he caused in the people.
"Farar Far Zattai ranantun Kushtoba etai nagounkun Shing vazounu Awaz uho aikunun Guele gharan sandunum Thodde dhaun guele rananun Thodde paddle tea tankyanin Ghantar ghanttou marunk laglea Sagleam igarzenim"
Translation:
"Shots are being fired in the forest Kushtoba is coming a-plundering, blowing the horn. Hearing this sound the people have fled from their houses. Some have fled to the forest, Others have fallen in the tank The church bells are a-ringing"
Sounds like a description of the Aldona Church Choranchem Fest incident?
I wonder....
Cecil
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