Mahim Fort
| Mahim Fort | |
|---|---|
| Mahim, Mumbai, India | |
Mahim Fort as seen from the beach | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Coastal Fort Land battery |
| Owner |
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| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Dilapidated |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 19°02′23″N 72°50′16″E / 19.039848°N 72.837768°E |
| Height | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th Century |
| Built by | Bhima of Mahikavati |
| Materials | Basalt and Lime mortar |
The Mahim Fort is a fort in Mahim in Mumbai, Maharashtra state, India. Strategically located on the Mahim Bay, the fort overlooks Worli to the south, Bandra to the north, and Mahim to the east. The origins of the fort are unclear, but it occupies a strategic location that has been frequently contested. The fort is currently in disrepair, suffering from administrative neglect, encroachment of slums, and exposure to tidal erosion.