Murud-Janjira fort is located about 60 km away from Alibaug (Alibagh), 165 Km from Mumabi, Maharashtra. Janjira fort is one of the strongest marine forts of India, situated on a rock of oval shape near the town of Murud, about 165 kms south of Mumbai. The word ‘Janjira’ is a derived from the Arabic word Jazira for island. The fort is reachable by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty.
Janjira Fort History
The Fort Janjira
Janjira fort was initially made of woods by the people who lived in Ahmed Nagar during the rule of Malik Amber of the 15th century. The fishermen built this fort to protect them and their properties from the pirates. The fort is built 2km inside the sea from the shore. Later Buran Khan, minister of Ahmed Nagar commissioned the demolition of the fort and rebuilt with huge stone walls rising to a height of forty feet.
How to Reach there:
Murud is popular for its appealing beach, murmuring casuarinas, betel palms and coconuts. The temple of Lord Dattatreya is near the fort on a hillock. The palace of the Nawab and the Janjira caves are also worth visiting.
By Air: Mumbai is the nearest Air port for Murud Janjira Fort. Further journey may be performed by road.
By Rail: Roha is the nearest railway station. Further journey may be performed by road.
By Road: Roha to Murud Janjira takes about an hour by taxi service. Ferry service is also available from Ferry Wharf up to Rewas (23 km). One has to take bus ride from Rewas.
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