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Vasai Fort
This suburb of Mumbai, also called Bassein (Bacaim) by the Portuguese, is about 40 kilometers west of central Mumbai in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. While we're obsessed with Mumbai's glitz, there's a whole other world out here. The ruins of Vasai Fort tell the story of one of the most important Portuguese forts in the west coast of India during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Vasai was the headquarter of the Portuguese, second in importance to Goa. Surrounded by sea on three sides, it had a moat filled with seawater on the landside. Its 4.5 km long strong stone wall had 11 bastions. The fort had two gates and a small citadel. It had water tanks, storehouses, an armory, etc. It also had fields where grains and vegetables were grown.
Vasai Fort was once a living city that was more important than the then backwaters of Mumbai (Bombay), when the latter were still a collection of seven islands. Vasai was famous for the exotic lifestyles of its rulers in those days.
Vasai's influence in its heyday spread to Pakistan, Oman, and other parts of the middle east gulf. It stands as a testament to India's diverse history. Soldiers, saint's artisans and residents lived there, as well as a huge township with a citadel, chapel, hospital, college, library and a busy market.
Temples in Vasai Fort
Upon reaching the fort, we discovered a small Hanuman temple built by Chimaji Appa. A very interesting aspect of this temple is the Hanuman idol with a mustache face and Peshwa turban.
Additionally, the fort has a Nageshwar temple, which was restored by the Peshwas.
Who Built Vasai Fort?
Vasai Fort was constructed in 1533 AD by Malik Tughan, the commander of Bahadur Shah, Sultan of Gujarat. In 1534 AD, the Portuguese forced Bahadur Shah to cede Vasai forever. Over the next 150 years Vasai enjoyed opulence and prosperity under the Portuguese. The Portuguese built magnificent houses, convents, churches, and an orphanage. Only Portuguese nobles were permitted to reside within the fort walls. Vasai Fort was the main naval base and a sort of shipbuilding center for the Portuguese. It was captured in 1739 AD by Chimaji Appa, Peshwa Bajirav's brother, with great loss of life. Peshwa Bajirav II signed this “Treaty of Bassein” in 1802 AD, effectively dissolving the Maratha Confederacy. The fort and city of Vasai were eventually ceded to the British in 1817 AD.
Famous Churches in Vasai Fort
Among the most prominent remnants of Vasai Fort are three churches - the Holy Name of Jesus Church (also known as the Jesuit Church), Saint Joseph's Church and the Franciscan Church of Saint Anthony.
There is only one church left in the fort, which is located in Vasai village. The annual feast of Saint Gonsalo Garcia is still celebrated there. Saint Francis Xavier is said to have lived in Vasai.
Visitors to Vasai in ancient times who were famous foreigners
The Greek merchant Cosmas Indicopleustes is known to have visited Bassein in the 6th century and the Chinese traveller Xuanzang in June or July AD 640. The apostle Bartholomew is believed to have visited Kalyan in the 6th century.
Secret Tunnel in Vasai Fort
A secret tunnel runs under the Saint Sabestine Bastion. It was built in 1554 and has two entrances and two exits. The tunnel is 530 feet long. Its strategically placed windows are the only source of light, sound, and air. Pointed arrow heads once had poisoned tips on the tips, and these lethal arrows were used to instantly kill enemies who tried to enter the tunnel. As the enemy enters the tunnel, seeing the shaft of light from the window, the arrowheads are strategically positioned besides the window so that the enemy crawls towards the window and is killed.
Safety Concerns
Early in the morning is the best time to visit
This place is beautiful but after 5pm you will find drunk people and the place is dangerous
There are no street lights in the fort
There are very few people across the fort and it’s lonely out there
There is almost a city resides inside at other end of fort and all people are fishermen
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