Raj Bhavan (Goa)

Raj Bhavan is the name of the official residence of the Governor of Goa as in other states of India.

History

During the Portuguese regime, it was the official residence of the Governor General of Goa and was known as "Palacio do Cabo". After the liberation of Goa, Goa along with Daman and Diu became a union territory of India and hence "Palacio do Cabo" became "Cabo Raj Niwas" the official residence of the Lt. Governor of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. When Goa got statehood in 1987, the building was renamed to "Raj Bhavan" to match the names of other official residences of governors of states in India.