Marcel was once known as Machalapura, believed to be named by Madhav Mantri, the famous Goan general, who served as governor of Goa during the Vijayanagar Empire. Machambika was his mother’s name, and Machalapura was his tribute to her.
Marcel was once known as Machalapura, believed to be named by Madhav Mantri, the famous Goan general, who served as governor of Goa during the Vijayanagar Empire. Machambika was his mother’s name, and Machalapura was his tribute to her.