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Madh Fort

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Building name	Madh Fort
Type	Fort
Architectural style	Portuguese
Location	Malad, Mumbai
Owner	Indian Air Force

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Madh Fort (also called Versova Fort) is a small fort in northern Mumbai, India situated at Madh Island. It was built by the Portuguese and lost it in February 1739 during the war against Maratha empire. It is secluded and difficult to reach, about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Malad and is the last stop on route 271 of BEST bus service or via Versova by ferry boat. It is situated near Aksa Beach. The fort was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower in the 17th century. It offers a strategic view of the coastline and guards the Marve Creek. Its external façade is intact but internally it is dilapidated. It is under control of the Indian Air Force as it is located close to an Indian Naval base and permission is needed for accessing it. Madh Island fort is surrounded by local fishermen's communities. Some Bollywood movies like Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega, and Manmohan Desai's 1985 movie "Mard" have been shot at this location.

Image:Madh-fort1.jpg|From far

Image:Madh-fort2.jpg|Closeup

Image:Madh-fort3.jpg|From a turret

Image:Madh-fort4.jpg|Tower closeup

Image:Madh-fort5.jpg|Opposite side (from Versova)

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