Enjoy Your Boating to reach Murud Janjira Fort.
Murud Janjira (जंजिरा किल्ला)
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| Side Scene of Janjira fort |
Short Description about Janjira fort.
Janjira fort a sea fort located at the base village of Murud of Raigad district. the fort of Janjira was built to protect the people from the Pirates who stayed nearby.
Janjira fort a sea fort located at the base village of Murud of Raigad district. the fort of Janjira was built to protect the people from the Pirates who stayed nearby.
History of Janjira Fort
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| Janjira view from the Murud village |
Photo Credit : Ishan Manjerekar
Janjira name was originally an Arabic
word which means Island named from the word Jazeera. Janjira
Fort was built in 15th century by the Martha - fisherman Chieftain - Ram
Patil on a small scale.
Janjira Fort was built to protect his peoples, in those days pirates and thieves would attack them and loot them, these peoples were also known as "medhekhot". Siddi commander Piram Khan once attacked the fort under the ruler Nizam of Ahmednagar.
Janjira Fort was built to protect his peoples, in those days pirates and thieves would attack them and loot them, these peoples were also known as "medhekhot". Siddi commander Piram Khan once attacked the fort under the ruler Nizam of Ahmednagar.
He came with necessary weapons and soldiers and won the fort from them.
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| Bastion of Janjira |
After
Piram Khan, Burhan Khan destroyed the
fort and built the new fort which was built in 22 acres which was made out of
stone and much bigger than the previous one. This took place in some were
between 1567 to 1571.
This fort was stronger and had enough power as it
was under the control of siddi's who were connected with the Mughal
Emperors. The Portuguese, the British and the Marathas could gain
the forts after their repeated attempts because of the siddi's.
| Cannon in Janjira fort |
The great Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj attempted to cross the 12
meters high granite wall but couldn't succeed in all his attempts because of
the structure.
After Shivaji Maharaj his son Sambhaji Maharaj attempted to capture the fort by tunneling into the fort but he also did not succeed in all his attempts.
After Shivaji Maharaj his son Sambhaji Maharaj attempted to capture the fort by tunneling into the fort but he also did not succeed in all his attempts.
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| Beach view from janjira |
The fort has a tunnel which opens in the Rajpuri and
the fort was constructed by the mixture of lead, glue and sand. One can see
three huge canons on the fort which are named as Kalal bangdi, Chavri
and Landa Kasam.
Today only ramparts can be seen on the fort. It is said that there were 572 canons on the fort in 1669. There are 22 bastions and some of them are in good condition after 100's years.
Today only ramparts can be seen on the fort. It is said that there were 572 canons on the fort in 1669. There are 22 bastions and some of them are in good condition after 100's years.
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| Scene Inside Janjira fort |
Apart from this fort has - Peer Panchayatan
which is seen after entering the main entrance a walk ahead on the right side
there are room like structures called as 'Peer panchayatan' in all 5
peers are in the room, few graves in the front yard and 3 rusted iron anchors
lie which were never moved.
Horse stable is ahead of Peer panchayatan on the sea
a horse stable can be seen. Surul khan's palace is a 3 store structure
in bad condition. It is the tallest building on the fort.
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| Biggest Water Pond in Janjira fort |
A lake in 20 meters in diameter is situated on the
northwards of the palace. Fort is square for flag hosting situated along
the lake. Royal courtyard is situated behind the fort.
Western Darwaja
was used an emergency door below the coast level and has jail above the door.
The fort is reached by the boats which start form Rajapuri base village. It
takes around 2- 3 hrs to see the whole fort.
Watch the Video for more history of Janjira
overview of Janjira fort
Time to reach the top
It will take around 30 min from base village of the fort. (Murud).
Minimum Duration
1 day.
1 day.
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| Murud Janjira |
Best time to visit the fort
One can visit the Janjira fort till end of monsoon season to the starting of summer. That is October to March.
One can visit the Janjira fort till end of monsoon season to the starting of summer. That is October to March.
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| Fortifications of Janjira |
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on Janjira fort, but this water is not used for drinking. So carry your own water.
Accommodation Availability
No, accommodation is not available on Janjira fort, but one can stay in base village (Murud), there are many Hotels, Lodges available.
Yes, water is available on Janjira fort, but this water is not used for drinking. So carry your own water.
Accommodation Availability
No, accommodation is not available on Janjira fort, but one can stay in base village (Murud), there are many Hotels, Lodges available.
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| Vanished area of Janjira |
Places to visit on the Janjira Fort
Peer Panchayatan, Stable of Horses, Lake, Western Darwaja, Royal Courtyard, Water cisterns, etc.
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| Bastions of Janjira fort |
Lets find How to reach to Janjira Fort
Way from Pune to Janjira Fort.
Pune to Janjira By Bus
From the Pune there are ST (State Transport)
buses are available to Murud, from Pune to Murud is around 162 kilometers, from
Murud to Janjira boats are available. It takes 30 minutes from Murud to the
fort via Arabian Sea.
Pune to Janjira By Train
From Pune there are trains available to Panvel,
Distance Pune to Panvel 93 kilometers, from Panvel there are local transport
available for Murud, Distance Panvel to Murud 76 kilometers, from Murud to
Janjira boats are available. It takes 30 minutes from Murud to the fort via
Arabian Sea
Pune to Janjira By Road
Route of Pune to Janjira Fort
Pune - Chinchwad - Dehu Road - Lonavala - Khopoli
- Pen - Roha - Murud - Janjira Fort.
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| Surroundings of Janjira |
Way from Mumbai to Janjira Fort
Mumbai to Janjira By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses
or local transport available to Murud, from Mumbai to Murud is around 154 kilometers,
from Murud to Janjira boats are available. It takes 30 minutes from Murud to
the fort via Arabian Sea.
Mumbai to Janjira By Train
From Mumbai there are trains available to Roha,
Roha is 78 kilometers from Mumbai, from Roha there are local transport are
available to reach Murud, and from Murud to Janjira boats are available. It
takes 30 minutes from Murud to the fort via Arabian Sea.
Mumbai to Janjira By Road
From Mumbai first go to the Panvel, Panvel is 35 kilometers
from Mumbai, then go to Murud Janjira vai Pen-Roha road, which is 108 kilometers
from Panvel, and from Murud to Janjira boats are available. It takes 30 minutes
from Murud to the fort via Arabian Sea.
Route of Mumbai to Janjira fort
Mumbai - Panvel - Pen - Roha - Murud - Janjira
Fort.
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| Janjira fort |
Places to visit nearby the Janjira Fort
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| Nagaon Beach |
This beach is famous for its clean water, some of the
best cottages, water sports and tasty sea food. Nagaon beach is located centre
of surrounding other beaches like Murud, Kashid,
Akshi, Alibaug, Kihim and Mandva.
This beach is also famous for coconut, betel and suru trees plantations. There
are around many water sports in which some are Jets Sky Ride, Para-sailing
Adventure, Banana Ride, Bumper Tube Ride and Boats Trip.
Note:
Apart from enjoying don't forget to keep these places clean and neat. We request you to keep our tourist and historical places clean whenever or wherever you visit.
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