Vasai Fort
| Bassein Fort | |
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| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
The Fort's Facade
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 Bassein Fort
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| Coordinates | 19°19′50.4″N 72°48′50.8″E / 19.330667°N 72.814111°E |
| Type | Sea side fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |
Chalukya dynasty ( -1432)
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1184 |
| Built by | Yadavas of Devgiri |
| Materials | Stone |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Bassein |
Chalukya dynasty ( -1432)
Gujarati Sultanate (1432-1533)
Portuguese Empire (1534-1739)
Maratha Empire (1739-1818)
United Kingdom
Fort Bassein/Vasai Fort/ Bacaim (Marathi: वसई चा किल्ला ) is a large fort in Vasai village, in the Vasai taluka (county) of the District of Palghar, Konkan Division, Maharashtra State, Republic of India. The name "Bassein" is the English version of the Portuguese "Baçaim" (with the "ç" spoken as "s" and with the "m" silent), itself a version of an apparently native name that may have a connection to the Vasa Konkani tribals of the North Konkan region, extending from Mumbai into "South Gujarat." The Marathi name of the place is Vasai.
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