[3] The walls were proposed all the way back in the latter part of 1600s by Bombay's first governor, Gerald Aungier.

He proposed the erection of eight feet high walls; this was not realised until 1716, when Charles Boone was the Governor.

The latter was, however, available for the use of Government servants living outside, till around 9:30 p.m.[6] The Churchgate was initially called the Pawanchakki Gate (Windmill in local language), since it would lead to the Windmill on the western side of the island, that was constructed for grinding wheat.

[8] At the centre of the Fort township, there was a large circular space called the Bombay Green.

Trade of cotton took place in this central space situated in front of the Town Hall.

[9] At the centre was a statue of Marquis Cornwallis, who was worshiped by Indians mistakenly as a 'Gora Dev' (Fair [complexion] God).

[12] The walls were deemed unnecessary by this time, and their demolition paved the way for the expansion of the city.