Old map of the region (post 1805). Riwa Fort is shown to the north.

The Riwa Fort (also Rewah Fort), locally known as Kala Qilla or Black Fort, is a fort in central Mumbai (Bombay), India on the banks of the Mithi River. The fort is currently in a dilapadated condition amidst the Dharavi slums. It was built by the first governor of Bombay, Gerald Aungier (1669-1677). It was part of the larger Bombay Castle, and marked the norther portion of British-held Bombay in the 17th century. The castle was also used as a watchtower, guarding the territory against the Portuguese-held (and later Maratha-held) Salsette Island. Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... Mumbai (Hindi / Marathi: मुंबई) (pronounced ), formerly known as Bombay is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, and the most populous city of India, with a estimated population of about 18 million (2005). ... The Mithi river is in the centre. ... Dharavi is a heart-shaped settlement in central Mumbai, India. ... Gerald Aungier was the second Governor of Bombay. ... // Events Samuel Pepys stopped writing his diary. ... Events First performance of Racines tragedy, Phèdre Sarah Churchill marries John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Battle of Cassel, Philippe I of Orléans defeats William of Orange Mary II of England marries William of Orange English Statute of frauds is passed into law Battle of Landskrona Elias... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... The Marāthās is a collective term referring to a group of Hindu, Marathi-speaking castes of warriors and peasants, hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a substantial empire, covering a major part of India, in the 17th and 18th centuries. ... The island as seen from the sky Salsette is an island in Maharashtra state on Indias west coast. ...

References

• Forts of Greater Bombay
• Bombay during colonial rule