Things to do in Diu
Things to do in Diu 1.History of Diu The region of Diu has been ruled by many dynasties like the Mauryans, Kshtrapans, Guptas, Maitrakas, etc. in the past. It began with the Pauranic period and ended with the colonial rule of the Portuguese. Diu remained under the colonial regime from 1535-1961 and was liberated alongside Goa and Daman on 19th December 1961. It was taken over by the Government of India and is till date governed from the capital Delhi as a Union Territory. Mythology believes that Diu was ruled by a ‘Daitya’ king named Jallandhar, who was beheaded by Lord Vishnu with his Sudarshan Chakra. According to the Gazette of Goa, the area of Daman and Diu was known as ‘Jallandhar Kshetra’ during Satyug. 2.Portuguese Culture and Architecture Diu was a Portuguese colony until taken over by India in 1961. Diu is separated from the mainland by a narrow channel and two tiny mainland enclaves. A lot of the Portuguese influence can be seen n the a...