Vijaydurg Sindhudurg - Maharashtra - विजयदुर्ग सिंधुदुर्ग
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Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg were once naval bases, giving testimony to the Maratha martial supremacy, under the great Chattrapati Shivaji. Vijaydurg, or Fort of Victory, was strengthened in the 17th century by Shivaji, who added impressive features to it like, the triple row of huge walls, the umpteen towers and the spacious inner buildings. Sprawled over an area of 48 acres, once seized by the British, and renamed Fort Augustus, the Sindhudurg or Ocean Fort at the Malvan port, is a historically vital monument. Within its premises are temples dedicated to Bhavani, Mahadeo, Jarimai, Mahapurush and Shivaji, the last being, the only shrine of its kind in India. Both these places also boast of picturesque beaches.
Vijaydurg or Fort Victory is one of the great naval forts of Shivaji. They bear testimony of Maharashtra's martial supremacy during his reign. Formally a dilapidated fortificationn of the Shilahar period Shivaji captured it from the Bijapur kings and made it into a major naval base. To rival Murad - Janjira. He had a triple line of walls built and numerous watch towers and the massive interior buildings. The fort has hollowed out entrance to take vessels of 500 tons. The Maratha naval commander, Angre had his base here. Sindhudurg, off the Malvan coast was built at a site personally selected by Shivaji. The construction began in 25th Nov 1664 and completed 3 years later.
Sindhudurg's strength was its inaccessibility. It is approachable only through a narrow navigable channel between the two smaller islands of dhontara and Padmaged. inside the premises are the statue of Shivaji along with his palm and footprints.
Sindhudurg's strength was its inaccessibility. It is approachable only through a narrow navigable channel between the two smaller islands of dhontara and Padmaged. inside the premises are the statue of Shivaji along with his palm and footprints.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
September to May
Travel Direction
Location
Near Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
How to Reach
The nearest railhead is Kolhapur. Sindhudurg by road is 510 km, and Vijaydurg is 425 km from Mumbai via the Goa highway.Nearby Places and other Beaches
Other Attractions
Vijayadurg And Sindhudurg Forts And Temples Of Bhavani, Mahadeo, Jarimai, Mahapurush And Shivaji.
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