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... Kochi , as it is popularly known . One of the finest natural harbors in the world , Kochi has always been a haven for seafaring visitors . Portuguese , Dutch , Arabs , Chinese and British , all have left their mark here and today Kochi ...
... Kochi , as it is popularly known . One of the finest natural harbors in the world , Kochi has always been a haven for seafaring visitors . Portuguese , Dutch , Arabs , Chinese and British , all have left their mark here and today Kochi ...
Page 39
Portuguese and wrested control of the city . Over the years Kochi witnessed and played a major part in the power struggles of the Portuguese , the French , the Dutch and finally the British who took over the town in 1795. Kochi is a ...
Portuguese and wrested control of the city . Over the years Kochi witnessed and played a major part in the power struggles of the Portuguese , the French , the Dutch and finally the British who took over the town in 1795. Kochi is a ...
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... Kochi rulers are preserved at the synagogue , as are scrolls of Old Testament and many gold and silver crowns gifted by various patrons . The synagogue's clock tower and splendid blue colored hand painted Chinese tiles - each different ...
... Kochi rulers are preserved at the synagogue , as are scrolls of Old Testament and many gold and silver crowns gifted by various patrons . The synagogue's clock tower and splendid blue colored hand painted Chinese tiles - each different ...
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