Remnants of Vasai (Bassein) fort, Vasai.
The Bassein Fort is the Sea fort in Vasai Road, which is a suburb towards north of Mumbai. The fort is famous for the historical Battle between Peshwas and Portuguese. In the 18th century, the fort was attacked by the Maratha army under Peshwa Baji Rao's brother Chimnaji Appa, and fell in 1739 after a three year long campaign. Maratha victory in this war was a major achievement of Baji Rao I reign. The Portuguese buildings inside the fort are in ruins, although there are enough standing walls to give a good idea of the floor plans of these structures. Some have well-preserved façades. In particular, many of the arches have weathered the years remarkably well. They are usually decorated with carved stones, some weathered beyond recognition, others still displaying sharp chisel marks.
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Location: Vasai (Bassein) fort, Vasai, Mumbai
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