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'''Madh Fort''' (also called '''Versova Fort''') is a tiny [[fort]] in northern [[Mumbai]], [[India]] situated at [[Madh Island]]. It is secluded and difficult to reach, about 15 km from [[Malad]] and is the last stop on route 271 of Best bus service. It is situated near [[Aksa Beach]].
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'''Madh Fort''' (also called '''Versova Fort''') is a small [[fort]] in northern [[Mumbai]], [[India]] situated at [[Madh Island]]. It is secluded and difficult to reach, about {{convert|15|km|mi|0}} from [[Malad]] and is the last stop on route 271 of [[BEST]] bus service. It is situated near [[Aksa Beach]]. The fort was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower in the 17th century. It offers a strategic view of the coastline and guards the [[Marve creek]]. Its external façade is intact but internally it is dilapidated. It is under control of the [[Indian Air Force]] as it is located close to an Indian Naval base and permission is needed for accessing it. Madh Island fort is surrounded by local fishermen's communities. Some [[Bollywood]] movies like ''[[Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega]]'' have been shot at this location.
It is built on a strategic vantage point probably by the Portuguese as a watchtower. One can get a good view of Mumbai beach Skyline from Gorai at one end to Worli on the other, from its watch tower. Its external façade is intact but internally it is dilapidated. It is very small in size and can easily be seen in half an hour.

It is under control of the Indian Armed forces and Navy as it is located close to an Indian Naval base and permission is needed for accessing it.

It was probably built by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] as a watchtower. It is surrounded by local fishermen's communities.
Some [[Bollywood]] movies like ''Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega'' have been shot at this location.


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Image:Madh-fort5.jpg|Opposite side (from Versova)
Image:Madh-fort5.jpg|Opposite side (from Versova)
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==References==
*http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Madh-Marve-Know.html
*http://guides.travelchannel.com/mumbai/attractions/sightseeing/castles-palaces-historic-buildings/367380.html

[[Category:Portuguese structures in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Portuguese structures in Mumbai]]
{{Forts around Mumbai}}
{{Forts around Mumbai}}

Revision as of 09:29, 4 August 2008

Madh Fort
Madh Fort is located in Mumbai
Madh Fort
Location within Mumbai
General information
TypeFort
Architectural stylePortuguese
LocationMalad, Mumbai
Coordinates19°07′56″N 72°47′41″E / 19.132283°N 72.794785°E / 19.132283; 72.794785
OwnerIndian Air Force

Madh Fort (also called Versova Fort) is a small fort in northern Mumbai, India situated at Madh Island. It is secluded and difficult to reach, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Malad and is the last stop on route 271 of BEST bus service. It is situated near Aksa Beach. The fort was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower in the 17th century. It offers a strategic view of the coastline and guards the Marve creek. Its external façade is intact but internally it is dilapidated. It is under control of the Indian Air Force as it is located close to an Indian Naval base and permission is needed for accessing it. Madh Island fort is surrounded by local fishermen's communities. Some Bollywood movies like Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega have been shot at this location.

  • From far
    From far
  • Closeup
    Closeup
  • From a turret
    From a turret
  • Tower closeup
    Tower closeup
  • Opposite side (from Versova)
    Opposite side (from Versova)

References

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