Mahim Fort

Mahim Fort
Mahim, Mumbai, India
Mahim Fort as seen from the beach
Site information
TypeCoastal Fort
Land battery
Owner
Open to
the public
No
ConditionDilapidated
Location
Coordinates19°02′23″N 72°50′16″E / 19.039848°N 72.837768°E / 19.039848; 72.837768
Height25 metres (82 ft)
Site history
Built13th Century
Built byBhima of Mahikavati
MaterialsBasalt 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.