Arnala and Bassien forts to the Marathas. The Marathas controlled the fort until 1817. During the Third Anglo-Maratha War, despite painstakingly defending the fort, the Marathas were finally forced to surrender the fort to the superior naval power of the British. The British formally regained the forts under the Treaty of Poona. Today the fort is in a state of disrepair. Features Water Reservoir and Shrines There is a large octagonal fresh water reservoir inside the fort. Within its walls, are also the temples of Ambakeshwar, Bhavani and Shiva as well as Dargas (tombs) of Shah Ali and Hajji Ali. The 'paduka' or sacred sandals of Shrinity Anand are housed in a dome on the eastern face of the fort. The Entrance The main entrance of the fort faces approximately north. The solid stone doorway is adorned with pictures of tigers and elephants. Ramparts and Walls The external ramparts are in a fairly good condition, and a roughly three-meter-wide path exists along the outer walls. . Southern Watch Tower There exists a lone Martello tower about 550 meters from the main fort, on the southern end of the island. This tower has no entrance gate. See also Bassein Fort Portuguese India List of forts in Maharashtra References External links Arnala Fort Pictures Pictures of Forts in Maharashtra Arnala Fort Page A Vasai Cultural Information Website in GeoCities. Arnala fort Trip A Blog Post on Arnala by a blogger. Arnala Fort & Jivdani Temple - * How to go, places to visit, things to do Trekking Tourism - Virar - विरार - ویرار Maratha Navy Arnala Portuguese forts in India History of Vasai Rebuilt buildings and structures in India 16th-century forts in India 1530s establishments in Portuguese India Tourist attractions in Palghar district Forts in Maharashtra