The Portuguese, who had established a base in the area in 1534 after defeating Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, built several sea forts along the western Indian coastline. Castella de Aguada (popularly known as Bandra Fort) was one such strategically located fort, overlooking the Mahim Bay to the south, the Arabian Sea to the west, the islands of Worli to the south and the town of Mahim to the south west. The fort also guarded the northern sea route into Mumbai Harbour.The Castelo is surrounded by the soothing sea and the magnificent view of Bandra-Worli sea link. The fort has been featured in many Bollywood movies such as Dil Chahta Hai, Wanted, Jane Tu Ya Jane Na, etc.
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A gate with spikes to keep the elephants from breaking it, huge walls surrounding the area, long steps etc. the basic features if a fort. A visit to Bandra fort and you will forget all of this. Built at a strategic position and not to mention very breathtaking the visit to this fort was a wonderful & knowledgeable experience with sea link on one side and the Taj Lands End hotel on the other (which I hope to stay in 1 day :P) thank you Louiza mam and Nandini for this walk! Loved the sea and the breeze <3 :*
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