Madh Fort

Madh Fort, also known as Versova Fort, is a 17th-century Portuguese coastal fortification located on Madh Island in northern Mumbai. Built to guard the Marve Creek and sea lanes, it was captured by the Maratha Empire in February 1739 and later came under British control. The fort is currently owned by the Indian Air Force, and interior access is restricted. Visitors can view the weathered exterior walls, bastions, and Arabian Sea coastline from public areas.

Visitors can expect to see the exterior masonry walls and projecting bastions of a 17th-century Portuguese fort from public paths and the beach, as interior access is restricted by the Indian Air Force. The site offers views of the Arabian Sea, Versova Creek, and surrounding Koli fishing settlements. The terrain approaching the fort is rocky and uneven. Photography of the exterior is permitted, but cameras should not be pointed at military installations.

Built by the Portuguese in the 17th century as part of their coastal defense chain linking Bassein (Vasai) and Salsette Island. Captured by the Maratha Empire under Chimaji Appa in February 1739 during the campaign against Portuguese Salsette. Later occupied by the British in 1774. Now under Indian Air Force jurisdiction.

The fort is surrounded by Koli fishing communities whose settlement predates colonial occupation. The site has been used as a filming location for Bollywood movies including 'Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega' and 'Mard', as well as episodes of the television series C.I.D.