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1) Bassein Fort is a large fort located in Vasai village in Maharashtra, India. It was originally built in the early 1400s by Portuguese mariners and served as the headquarters for Portuguese possessions north of Goa. 2) For over 150 years under Portuguese rule, the fort made the surrounding area a vibrant city. However, in the 18th century the fort was taken over by the Maratha army. 3) Today the fort is a monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Though in ruins, the fort
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- Hamid Reza Sorouri
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- EN