The EIC's Forgotten Fortress: Bombay Castle and the Defence of Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the history of Bombay Castle, the fortified headquarters of the East India Company in western India. They trace its origins from a Portuguese manor house to a formidable stronghold that protected the fledgling Bombay settlement. The conversation covers the castle's strategic role during the Anglo-Maratha conflicts, its evolution into a naval base for the Bombay Marine, and the everyday life of soldiers and merchants within its walls. Key figures like Gerald Aungier and Commodore William James are discussed, along with the castle's eventual decline as Bombay expanded beyond its walls. The episode also touches on the castle's architectural remnants in modern Mumbai and the broader significance of fortified trading posts in Company history. #BombayCastle #EastIndiaCompany #BombayMarine #GeraldAungier #Fortification #MarathaEmpire #Severndroog #BombayHistory #MumbaiHistory #ColonialArchitecture #MilitaryHistory #AngloMarathaWars #TradeDefence #IndianHistory #CompanyBahadur #17thCentury #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo