India is known for its gigantic forts that not only served as a line of defence for many centuries, but also proved to be architectural enigmas. However, due to prolonged negligence, these marvellous forts have become prone to encroachments or have been taken over illegally. Most of the forts are in a grave condition today, and despite this, the authorities refuse to pay attention to them. In our ‘Fort Series’ of the last surviving forts of Mumbai, for the final week, we feature St. George Fort.
Factopedia: Located in South Mumbai’s Fort area, St. George Fort was constructed to honour King George III of England. The hill on which the Dongri Fort stood was razed and St. George Fort was built in its place.
Present state: Currently, the fort is completely restored and is the headquarters of the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort is owned by the State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Maharashtra (SDA) and falls under C-ward.
The information and the pictures for this article were sourced with the help of NGO Nagar.
