Castella de Aguada or Bandra Fort as it is commonly known is one of the many forts that dot the city of Mumbai. It is located at Land's End in Bandra at an altitude of 24 meters (79 feet). And like the others, this fort too has a history that it is proud of. Even today it is a visitor’s delight offering something to everybody: a muse for the shutterbugs, a sea-view into nothingness for solace seekers, a lesson in history for enthusiasts and an amphitheatre for those seeking entertainment.
But the history first...
The Portuguese defeated Bahadur Shah of Gujarat in 1534 and established a base in the area. They built several sea forts along the western Indian coastline including Castella de Aguada. Read more...
