Janjira Fort

Janjira Fort

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Janjira Fort, counted amongst the few sea forts of India, is bounded by walls that rise to a soaring height of 40 feet, and still retains its strength and grandeur. The Janjira Fort was built by the rulers of Ahmed Nagar under the patronage of Emperor Malik Amber in the 15th century AD. An interesting nugget of information about the Fort is that it was never conquered by any enemy for over 350 years. Shivaji, Sambhaji and the Peshwas tried to take over the fort but the Marathas, British or Portuguese could never capture Janjira. The Janjira Fort was initially a wooden structure, constructed by the fishermen of Murud, to serve as their protection from the pirates of the sea. Later, the wooden structure was demolished under the orders of Buran Khan, the minister of Nizamshah. In its place was laid down the foundation of one of the most impregnable forts of India, the Janjira Fort. Adorning the fort are a number of towers and turrets, which were basically used for the purpose of keeping huge guns that could be used for military purposes. The main entrance door of the Janjira Fort has a stone carving, which depicts a single tiger that has been trapped by a six elephants. The sweet water lake inside the premises of the Fort has existed since the origin and construction of the Fort. The Fort of Janjira was an architectural marvel. While much of the fort has been corroded and washed away after centuries of battering by the ocean, the fort still continues to stand very strong. Full of interesting sights, the Janjira Fort is worth dropping by on your next holiday to Alibaug.