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The British came and conquered it for more than hundred years.. Declared as ancient monument by Government of Bombay.. Still standing tall..Bahadur Shah, a Mughal Emperor had built the Bassein Fort in the 1530s. The fort covers an area of around 110 acre. The Portuguese conquered and destroyed most of the fort to remodeled it into a flourishing city. In the 18th century, the fort was conquered by the Marathas. and then the British took over the fort in the First Anglo-Maratha War. ______________________________________________________________ How to Reach : From Mumbai : It's about 73 Kilometres from Mumbai and takes about 2 hours time to reach. Drive straight towards Vasai Virar on NH8, turn left onto Sativali Road, continue straight to Gokhivare Road, Reach Ambadi Road to Chimaji Appa Ground, then Killa Road. You can ask locals for directions. From Vasai : About 7 Kilometres from Railway Station (East). Buses can drop you till the main entry point. From their private autos can take you to the main entrance or to the Dock. ______________________________________________________________ Major Attractions ______________________________________________________________ -Vasai Victory Pole flat platform bearing a stark flagpole. In 1739, the Battle of Vasai was fought between the Marathas and the Portuguese. Marathas conquered the fort and unfurled their flag after here. _____________________________________________________________ Franciscan of Saint Anthony Built in memory of Saint Anthony, who passed away in 1231. The church dates back to 1557. There are around 250 tombstones on its floor They belong to Portuguese nobles. You can see the Portuguese inscription on them _____________________________________________________________ Chimaji Appa Shreemant Chimaji Ballal Peshwa. Great warrior and younger brother of Peshwa Baji Rao I. Marathas were led by him to capture Vasai Fort. It was a major achievement of Baji Rao I's reign. _____________________________________________________________ Vajreshwari temple Oldest temple built by peshwas. Nageshwar mandir (temple of loard shiva) _____________________________________________________________ Citadel of Saint Sabestine or the Bale Killa Secret Tunnels Market Area Factories Lakes Water Wells Fort Stronghold _____________________________________________________________ Vasai Dock Important trading centre on the Arabian Sea for Portuguese, Greek, Persian, Arab & Romans It gave them access to global sea routes and goods such salt, fish, rice, sugarcane, cotton, betel nuts, other crops, timber and mineral _____________________________________________________________ Saint Joseph's Church Founded in 1546 but renovated and enlarged in 1601. The tallest church in Vasai Fort. The winding narrow steps, climb up to view across the coast. _____________________________________________________________ St Gonsalo Garcia Church: St Gonsalo Garcia (1556 - 1597) Declared a saint by the Catholic Church in 1862. He is The 1st Indian saint of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vasai His feast day is a joint one for the group of martyrs, on February 6. A college is named after him in Vasai. St. Gonsalo Garcia College, popularly known as GG college ----------------------------------------------------------------- Acreative Presents. Tungareshwar : Best Weekend Getaway And Green Heaven In Vasai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgjBN_6PCwk&t=9s To Subscribe our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67l9yB26Rh2s_pdBC7LP1g