Vasai Fort Mumbai India

Attraction/Fort. By Kishore from NJ, USA on Mar 25, 2006.

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Although the territories of Goa, Daman and Diu were the strongholds of the Portuguese rule in India, the town of Vasai near Mumbai also came under their influence. They built a fort in Vasai, which was then known as Bassein in Portuguese. Several smaller forts were also built around the main fort, fronting the Vasai harbor. In the 18th century, the Portuguese in Vasai came under attack by the Marathas under the rule of Baji Rao Peshwa and the fort fell to the invading forces after a three year siege. Today's Vasai is an important suburb of Mumbai and can be reached by train and bus from Mumbai.

Directions:
In Vasai, just north of Mumbai. You can take a train to Vasai and then a bus or taxi to the fort.

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