Forts of Mumbai

Summary
Instructors – Dr. Rashna Poncha and Dr. Kurush Dalal
Medium – English

Description
Forgotten sentinels, the forts of Mumbai made possible the rise of the city from a set of swampy islands to India’s greatest trading city. Dotten across the coast, these forts are slowly decaying into oblivion – and with this one-of-a-kind course, Dr. Rashna Poncha and Dr. Kurush Dalal will bring alive once again the archaeology and history of these magnificent monuments.

Syllabus
Introduction. What is a Fort? What is the History of Fortifications? – Kurush F Dalal
The History of Mumbai – Rashna Poncha
Portuguese Forts and Fortifications in and around Mumbai – Kurush F Dalal
British Forts of Mumbai – Rashna Poncha
Bombay Fort – Rashna Poncha
After the Fort, the making of modern Mumbai – Rashna Poncha