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Madh Fort

Mumbai Suburban district

8 story sections17 min 30 s in all

small fort in northern Mumbai, India situated at Madh Island

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:26

    Welcome to Madh Fort, a historic coastal fortification situated on the western shore of Salsette Island along the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. Standing at this location, you are looking out over the expansive waters of the…

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  2. 2Main Entrance Gate2:19

    Please walk along the marked path and stand directly before the main entrance gate of Madh Fort. The imposing portal before you served as the primary terrestrial access point into the fortification, engineered specifically to…

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  3. 3Outer Bastions and Fortification Walls2:11

    Please follow the perimeter path as we move along the outer bastions and fortification walls of Madh Fort. These impressive stone ramparts formed the primary shield of the stronghold, strategically erected to command the coastal…

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  4. 4Central Inner Courtyard2:12

    Stepping inward from the outer defenses, you now stand within the expansive central inner courtyard of Madh Fort. This central open ground served as the primary nerve center of garrison life, hosting daily troop drills,…

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  5. 5Seaward Parapet and Marine Watchpoint2:04

    Please step forward toward the seaward parapet and marine watchpoint, which offers an unobstructed panoramic view over the Arabian Sea and the entrance to the Madh Marve creek. Topographically, this location was the single most…

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  6. 6Historical Garrison Structural Ruins2:13

    Please guide your steps through the remaining stone structures and historical garrison ruins situated inside the fort walls. These weathered masonry foundations and partial wall remnants offer tangible physical evidence of the…

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  7. 7Upper Observation Viewpoint2:16

    Ascend now to the highest accessible observation vantage point situated within Madh Fort. Standing at this peak elevation, you are rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view capturing the Salsette coastline, the vast horizon of…

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  8. 8Closing1:49

    Thank you for joining us on this comprehensive audio guide tour of Madh Fort. Today, we have journeyed through centuries of Salsette Island's rich and multi-layered heritage. …

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What is Madh Fort?

Madh Fort is a place in Mumbai Suburban district with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMumbai Suburban district
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length17 min 30 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates19.1323, 72.7948
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