Surprised by the title ?

Yes ,these are forts inside the city of mumbai !
Have a look and guess how many you have visited?
Percy Bysshe Shelley:
Fear not for the future, weep not for the past.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Missing Forts In Mumbai !








                                                                                                       














                                                

SEWRI FORT


Sewri Fort lies amidst the busling city of city on its eastren edge. The Fort shapely by the British in 1680 was meant to be a check post,was later converted into prison and afterward used for storage. The fort held off the European attack in 1772 and after India's independence it was taken over by the city Porttrust.

GHODBUNDER FORT


Ghodbunder Fort was built by Portuguese.


Several attempts were made by the Marathas to capture the Fort.The Marathas eventually succeeded. The key location,picturesque environment and historical backwards ground makes Ghodbunder fort an important landmark.

The restoration and beautification of these nonmodern forts will open gateway to tourists.

Bandra Fort

Bandra Fort is one of the biggest forts in Mumbai. It was built by European in 1640 AD.


After the seven islands of Mumbai were ceded to the British in 1661, the fort became an important check tower between the European held Salsette island and the British held island to the South.





The Marathas attacked the Fort in 1737 but unsuccessful to getting it. The Marathas subsequently conquered almost entire northern Konkan area.



Anticipating the consequences of Maratha gaiing control over Bandra Fort, British suggested the European destroy the fort rather than deliver it.In 1739,both the European powers blasted the Fort. Restoration of Bandra Fort is an attempt to change the heritage and historic legacy of the city.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Worli Fort


Worli Fort built by Portugues during the 16th century,was handed to the British in 1665 along with the seven islands of Mumbai under the terms of Royal Treaty between the Great Britain and  Portugal. Prior to these,during the seven year war between the British & Napoleon,Worli fort was strengthened and garrison was increases. It serves as a watch tower in the sea front. Gun slits can still be seen on the walls  of this historic fort.

The Worli Fort is approachable through the Worli village and is  located a kilometre  from the Worli BES Station






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