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was erected using public funds as a token of appreciation for Bomanjee Hormarjee, a Parsi philanthropist who made contributions towards improving education in Bombay. The Fort neighbourhood of Mumbai was the first part to be developed by the British. Then, over the years it stood as a reminder of
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The Fort area was declared protected under regulations of the Maharashtra Government Urban Development Department. An advisory committee now oversees the development, repairs and renovations of structures in the precinct. In 1882,
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in the south. This area is the heart of the financial markets of the city & multiple British era structures are located in this neighbourhood.
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India's colonial history, and today it is sort of a jewel in the crown of the city's cultural scene.
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Remains of the old Fort George walls
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Fort is located in Mumbai
18°56′06″N 72°50′09″E / 18.935°N 72.8359°E / 18.935; 72.8359
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