Mahim Fort 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.
Past Details :-
In 1140, King Pratapbimb built a fort on Mahakavati aka Mahim creek, and made this as his capital. He encouraged trade and commerce here in 12th century.
When the fort came under British control, Gerald Aungier reconstructed this fort. When the Portuguese attacked this fort in 1672, they could not win as there were 100 soldiers and 30 canons on the fort.
On 14th February 1689 Siddhi Yakut Khan of Janjira attacked Mumbai with an army of 2500, and captured the fort. He raided this region for around a year. The British took it back later.
Ways To Reach :
From Mumbai:- Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Marg 6.9 km, 12 mins
From Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra :- 4.9 km, 9 mins
From Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra:- Hill Road and S V Rd 2.4 km, 7 mins
From Pune :- National Highway 150 km, 2 hours 19 mins
Past Details :-
In 1140, King Pratapbimb built a fort on Mahakavati aka Mahim creek, and made this as his capital. He encouraged trade and commerce here in 12th century.
When the fort came under British control, Gerald Aungier reconstructed this fort. When the Portuguese attacked this fort in 1672, they could not win as there were 100 soldiers and 30 canons on the fort.
On 14th February 1689 Siddhi Yakut Khan of Janjira attacked Mumbai with an army of 2500, and captured the fort. He raided this region for around a year. The British took it back later.
Ways To Reach :
From Mumbai:- Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Marg 6.9 km, 12 mins
From Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra :- 4.9 km, 9 mins
From Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra:- Hill Road and S V Rd 2.4 km, 7 mins
From Pune :- National Highway 150 km, 2 hours 19 mins
