The Guide TEAM theguide@ mid- day. com Apollo Gate. Church Gate. Bazaar Gate. These were the names given to the three gates that opened into the walled township of Fort. The citadel formed the nucleus around which a mercantile town became a commercial city. The walled area housed a marine force that was created due to Bombay portu2019s significance and to safeguard the city from seafaring powers like the Portuguese, Marathas and the Siddis.

St Thomas Cathedral was built as the main Anglican house of worship for troops stationed on the island city.