Worli Fort
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The Worli Fort is a fort in Worli, Mumbai, India.[1] Though often incorrectly assumed to have been built by the Portuguese, the fort was built by the British around 1675 on Worli Hill. Worli Fort overlooked Mahim Bay at a time when the city comprised just seven islands and was used as a lookout for enemy ships.
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Worli Fort | |
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वरळी किल्ला | |
Worli koliwada, Mumbai, India | |
Coordinates | 19.0238°N 72.8166°E / 19.0238; 72.8166 |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | British Raj (1675-1947) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1675 (1675) |
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The centuries-old village is home to one of the oldest communities of fisherfolk which is still existing in Mumbai.[2]
The area around Worli Hill is also known for its fossils and geology[3]