Monday, May 24, 2010
MAHIM FORT-BOMBAY
The Mahim Fort is a fort in Mahim, in Bombay, India. It was built by the first governor of Bombay, Gerald Aungier (1669-1677). It was part of the larger Bombay Castle. It overlooks the Mahim Bay and Bandra to the north. Strategically located it was a defence post against possible Portuguese attacks from the north (which owned the Salsette Island across the Mithi River) and later from the Marathas.
In 1684, the fort was strengthened by Sir Thomas Grantham. In 1772, the Portuguese attempted to attack this fort, but they were repelled by the British with cannonballs. The Mount Mary's Bascilica also was damaged during this encounter. According to accounts, the fort had 100 soldiers and 30 cannons at that time.
In 1684, the fort was strengthened by Sir Thomas Grantham. In 1772, the Portuguese attempted to attack this fort, but they were repelled by the British with cannonballs. The Mount Mary's Bascilica also was damaged during this encounter. According to accounts, the fort had 100 soldiers and 30 cannons at that time.
street in Bombay 1860-- BOMBAY TIMES OFFICE SEEN IN FOREGROUND
The view taken in the Bombay Fort area in the centre of the business district of Bombay looks along a street lined with commercial premises, including Favre Brothers (jewellers and watch-makers) and the Bombay Times and Standard office in foreground
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Photograph of Bombay taken by Deen Dayal in the 1880s
The harbour, busy with port traffic can be seen beyond the town and there are faint views of the islands off the coast in the distance.
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Bombay University buildings 1870
Photograph of the Bombay University buildings, taken by an unknown photographer in the 1870s in Bombay
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Bombay University Convocation Hall 1870
Photograph of the Bombay University Convocation Hall, taken by an unknown photographer in the 1870s
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Bombay Green-unknown photographer 1860
unknown photographer
Bombay Green was the spacious open sward near the Bombay Fort and with the Town Hall and other important buildings sited in its vicinity, it was the city's commercial and social centre in the early 19th century. The view looks across the Green, with the Cornwallis Monument in the centre and the tower of St Thomas' Cathedral in the right background
Bombay Green was the spacious open sward near the Bombay Fort and with the Town Hall and other important buildings sited in its vicinity, it was the city's commercial and social centre in the early 19th century. The view looks across the Green, with the Cornwallis Monument in the centre and the tower of St Thomas' Cathedral in the right background
Bombay Back Bay 1870
This view was taken from the foot of Malabar Hill on the northern promontory of Back Bay
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