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    This fort was built in 1667 by Shivaji Maharaj in the Konkan region of Maharashtra to counter foreign enemies and keep nearby forces in check. It was constructed on a rocky island using large stones and had impressive fortification walls, ramparts and turrets. The fort demonstrates the strategic vision and architectural skills of its time.

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    This fort was built in 1667 by Shivaji Maharaj in the Konkan region of Maharashtra to counter foreign enemies and keep nearby forces in check. It was constructed on a rocky island using large stones and had impressive fortification walls, ramparts and turrets. The fort demonstrates the strategic vision and architectural skills of its time.

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    This fort was built in 1667 by Shivaji Maharaj in the Konkan region of Maharashtra to counter foreign enemies and keep nearby forces in check. It was constructed on a rocky island using large stones and had impressive fortification walls, ramparts and turrets. The fort demonstrates the strategic vision and architectural skills of its time.

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    This fort was built in 1667 by Shivaji Maharaj in the Konkan region of Maharashtra to counter foreign enemies and keep nearby forces in check. It was constructed on a rocky island using large stones and had impressive fortification walls, ramparts and turrets. The fort demonstrates the strategic vision and architectural skills of its time.

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    Sindhudurg fort is a great place to visit in Maharashtra.

    It gives a lot of information about


    the history of Shivaji Maharaj’s strategy towards b

    Location Address: 1 km from Malvan Jetty, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra (India).

    Best Time To Visit: You can visit this fort all year round. However, October to March is the best time
    to visit this fort. Monsoon months are not safe to take a boat up to the fort and climate in summer
    remains hot.

    Sindhudurg Fort Information:


    It is a naval fort in the Arabian sea, just off the coast of Malvan in Konkan region of Maharashtra.
    This fort was built in 1667 & named as Sindhudurg by Shivaji Maharaj. Sindhudurg literally means
    sea fort (Sindhu=sea; Durg=fort). It is an outstanding example of ancient Indian architecture having
    impressing features. This fort strengthened the power of Maratha navy along with other sea forts like
    Vijaydurg Fort, Suvarnadurg Fort, and Colaba Fort.

    It is a historical spot and also unleashes scenic natural beauty. One can reach Sindhudurg fort by a
    boat through a narrow channel between two islands of Dhontara & Padmagad. Domestic as well as
    foreign tourists visit this beautiful fort in a large number. You can also stay at this fort which
    increases the enjoyment!!

    ©Snehal Prasade

    This fort was built in the times when traveling by sea was banned by scriptures. So the construction
    technique of this fort was way ahead those times. Even in those conditions, Sindhudurg fort reflects
    a magnificent mindset of a ruler and his engineers.

    Sindhudurg Fort History


    This fort was the place where the preparation of wars and tactics used to happen. It was one of the
    most important forts of Maratha Navy. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself chosen the site of
    construction for this fort to counter foreign enemies, and to keep an eye over the nearby Siddis of
    Murud-Janjira in check.
    The fort was built with huge rocks on Kurte island, which shows the great vision of Maharaj. A
    strong work force of 100 architects and more than 3000 manpower were involved in the construction
    of the fort. Special Portuguese architects were brought to build the fort.

    ©Snehal Prasade

    Sindhudurg Architecture

    The fort is constructed on a 48-acre rocky island near the seacoast of Malvan. Sindhudurg fort has
    got 3 km long rampart, 9.1 m high and 3.7 m thick fortification walls. The construction of the fort was
    initiated in 1664 and completed in 1667. The total circumference of the fort is about 4 km. The main
    entrance of the fort “Dilli Darwaja” is designed in such a way that it can be spotted from very less
    distance. This entrance looks like a fortification wall from a long distance. So it added extra security
    to the fort.

    There are 42 turrets and ramparts which rise up to a massive 35-40 feet. There are Shivaji
    Maharaj’s Palm & footprints on dried lime slabs in a tower. Big size stones along with
    2000 khandis (72, 576 kg) of iron metal were used for the construction of foundations,
    fortification walls, and bastions. The foundation walls of the Sindhudurg fort were built with
    5 khandis (181.5 kg) of molten lead.
    ©Amit Pendse

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