Sindhudurg is located about one kilometre
from Malavan on a rocky island Kurte. This fort was built in 1664-67 AD under
supervision of Hiroji Indulkar by Shivaji Maharaja. This fort shows the vision
& foresight of Shivaji Maharaja. This is most important fort in navy of
Maratha Empire.
The site of the fort was personally
elected by Shivaji Maharaja. The fort is spread over 48 acres area. About
hundreds of skilled artist, 3000 workers & 500 stonebreakers & stone
splitters work continuously three years to complete the construction of the
fort. Three km long, average ten meter high & two to four meter breadth
wall protect the fort. A mastermind trick used in construction of entrance
door. It is very difficult to realise that from where the entrance door begins.
What
to See on the Fort:
- Entrance Gate: The entrance gate is almost
invisible. Only regular visitors can find this gate.
- Shivarajeshwar Temple: This is
only temple of Shivaji Maharaja which builds by Rajaram Maharaja (Son of
Shivaji Maharaja)
- Foot Print of Shivaji Maharaja: Footprints
of Shivaji Maharaja were preserved at the Sindhudurg fort.
- Three Wells: There are three well of
drinking water on the fort which full of water even in summer season also.
- Hidden Passage: To escape woman & child if
enemy entered in the fort there is a tunnel which goes 3 km under island
& 12 km under sea.
- Coconut Tree: A coconut tree with two branches (Gives fruit
)was at the fort but about three years ago it was struck by lightning.
How to Reach:
By Air: Nearest
air port is at Kolhapur (160 km).
By Train: Nearest
railway station from Malvan is at Kudal (45 km).
By Road: State
transport buses ply from Kolhapur,
Pune & Mumbai (546 km) to Malvan.
Also private buses are
available.
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