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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.

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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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