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Foundation of Fort George, Bombay

When
1769
Where
Fort area, Bombay
Episodes
1

Fort George was constructed in 1769 as an extension to Bombay's fortified walls, replacing the earlier Dongri Fort. The structure was named after George III and located in the Fort area, which subsequently took its name from the building.

Episodes

  1. 1769 · Fort area, BombayConstruction of Fort George

    Fort George was built in 1769 as an extension to Bombay's walls, replacing the site of the former Dongri Fort.

Background and detail

Site History. The location for Fort George was previously occupied by Dongri Fort. In 1739, Dongri Hill was razed because it provided a strategic vantage point for Marathi attackers to assault Bombay's existing fortifications, clearing the way for future defensive expansions.

Construction and Naming. Fort George was built in 1769 as an extension to the fortified walls of Bombay. It was named after George III of Great Britain and Ireland and is located in the Fort area, which subsequently took its name from the structure.

Sources

  1. Fort George, Mumbai Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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