- Riwa Fort
The Riwa Fort (also Rewah Fort), locally known as Kala Qilla or Black Fort, is a
fort in centralMumbai (Bombay),India on the banks of theMithi River . The fort is currently in a dilapadated condition amidst theDharavi slums. It was built by the first governor of Bombay,Gerald Aungier (1669–1677). It was part of the largerBombay Castle , and marked the northern portion of British-held Bombay in the 17th century. The castle was also used as a watchtower, guarding the territory against the Portuguese-held (and laterMaratha -held)Salsette Island .References
* [http://www.carpetarea.com/ezine/article.asp?articleid=174 Forts of Greater Bombay]
* [http://www.carpetarea.com/ezine/article.asp?articleid=173 Bombay during colonial rule]
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