Mahim Fort
The Mahim Fort (Marathi: माहीम किल्ला) is a fort in Mahim in Mumbai, Maharashtra state, India. Strategically located in the Mahim Bay, the fort overlooks Worli to the south, Bandra to the north, and Mahim to the east. The origins of the fort are unclear, but it occupies a strategic location that has been frequently contested. The fort is currently in disrepair, suffering from administrative neglect, encroachment of slums, and exposure to tidal erosion.
| Mahim Fort | |
|---|---|
माहीम किल्ला | |
Mahim Fort | |
Location within Mumbai | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Location | Mahim, Mumbai |
| Coordinates | 19.039848°N 72.837768°E |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft 3 in) |
| Current tenants | Encroachments |
| Completed | 16th century |
| Client | Portuguese |
| Owner | Government of Maharashtra |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Deccan-trap basalt |
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