The Kohli fisher folk, the Maratha admirality, the hindu agriculturists, the muslim horticulturists, the Siddis of Africa, the Portugese, the British all lay claim to parts of this region at some time or the other over the last millenia.
This amalgum has led to an interesting diversity and confluence of culture in this area. This is manifest in the architectural melange that is visible in the places of worship, the fortifications, the landscape and the residences.
Some of the more interesting examples have been listed in the verbal and pictoral essay that ensues.
