Fort George in Mumbai, India

The business district of Mumbai is known as Fort. The area is full of government and private offices, old heritage buildings, stunning architecture, cafes, restaurants, and tree-lined roads. The area got its name from a fort which was built here by the British during the 18th-century. In 1769, Fort George was built as an extension of the fortifications of Bombay (now Mumbai), in order to strengthen the defenses of the area. It was built in place of the erstwhile Dongri Fort. The purpose of its construction was to provide defense…

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