Castelo de São Jorge, or St. George's Castle, is perched atop ... who turned it into a royal palace before it was eventually taken by Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques.

It was in 1764 that Nawab Wallajah wanted to build a palace around Fort St. George. However, he had to abandon his plans owing to lack of space. Spread over an area of 117 acres, the palace ...