Belapur Fort once guarded the entrance to Panvel Creek. Built by the Siddis, taken by the Portuguese and captured by the Marathas, it now stands inside Navi Mumbai. Read its history, what remains and what to check before visiting.
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Ghodbunder Fort near Thane began as a Portuguese horse-trading outpost above the Ulhas Creek. Follow its story from Arab horses and Portuguese power to Chimaji Appa’s 1737 victory, British rule, restoration, and the lost Dharavi Fort across the water.
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Vasai Fort, once Portuguese Bassein, is a vast ruined city near Mumbai filled with churches, bastions, walls, and stories of Maratha conquest. Its history is tied to two landmark Treaties of Bassein, signed in 1534 and 1802.
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Arnala Fort is a small island stronghold near Virar with a remarkable history of Gujarat Sultanate, Portuguese, Maratha, and British control. Explore its 14 bastions, Martello tower, boat access, and panoramic sea views.
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Alibaug Fort near Kelva is a tiny Portuguese-era tidal outpost at the mouth of Danda Creek. With two tidal entrances, boat-like walls, and tide-dependent access, it is one of the most unusual small sea forts on the north Konkan coast.
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Kelve Fort is a small, overgrown Portuguese-era ruin near Kelva Beach in Palghar. Hidden among Suru trees and coastal sand, it carries a powerful story of Portuguese control, Maratha conquest, and the forgotten defense network of north Konkan.
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Mahim Fort in Palghar stands beside Mahim Creek, its forgotten walls shaped by Portuguese rule, Maratha conquest, changing tides, and coastal trade. Discover the fort’s history, surviving remains, and how to plan a careful visit near Mahim Beach.
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Shirgaon Fort stands quietly beside a beautiful beach near Palghar, its thick walls and bastions overlooking the Arabian Sea. Discover the fort’s coastal history, Maratha connection, old well, and peaceful village setting.
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Tarapur Fort is a quiet coastal ruin in Palghar with a remarkable past. In this guide, we explore its Portuguese origins, Maratha capture, British phase, and the nearby Chinchani bastion that helped watch over the coast.
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Dahanu Fort sits quietly near Dahanu Beach, carrying the memory of Portuguese rule, Maratha conquest, and British administration. In this post, we explore Dahanu Fort’s coastal history, surviving walls, and the nearby beaches and heritage spots that make Dahanu worth a slow, thoughtful visit.
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