Tandulwadi Fort
History
History
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The first known history of the fort was in the 15th century (about 1429\) during the rule of Jafar Khan, son of Ahmed Shah of the [Gujarat Sultanate](/wiki/Gujarat_Sultanate "Gujarat Sultanate"). It was used as a reconnoiter fort to keep a watch on neighboring forts and the Arabian Sea. In 1454, the Sultan of [Ahmedabad](/wiki/Ahmedabad "Ahmedabad") captured [Mahikavati](/wiki/Mahikavati "Mahikavati") (Mahim) and one of his Sardar named Mallik Allauddin was made chief of Tandulwadi fort. In 1509, the Portuguese took the fort after they wrested Diu from the Gujarat and established a stronghold at the nearby Vasai area, where they built the Vasai Fort. The Portuguese lost control of the area to the Marathas in 1737 after the battle of Bassein.


What was the outcome of the battle of Bassein?