Sion, Mumbai Sion, Mumbai Sion is a neighbourhood of Mumbai. The Marathi name for Sion is "Sheev" which means boundary or limit. In the 17th century the village formed the boundary between Mumbai and Salsette Island. The British named it marking the end of the city. The name remained even after Mumbai was joined to the Salsette and extended up to Mulund. However now Sion is not the end of the city. One of the local historical places in Sion is a hilltop garden commonly known as Sion Fort or Sheevon Killa in native language Marathi. In 1543, the Portuguese took possession
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