Worli Fort overlooked Mahim Bay at a time when the city comprised just seven islands and was used as a lookout for enemy ships.

The fort served as a defensive structure guarding the southern approach to the island of Bombay (now Mumbai) and the entrance to the Mahim Bay.

[4][5] In 1661, control of Bombay was transferred from the Portuguese to the British as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza upon her marriage to Charles II of England.

The strategic location of Worli Fort provides views of the Arabian Sea and the Mumbai coastline, making it a tourist attraction and a favorite spot for locals to enjoy sunsets.

[citation needed] Worli Fort played a role in Mumbai's maritime history, serving as a sentinel against potential invasions and attacks from the sea.