Sindhudurg Fort (Malvan)
On an islet in the Arabian Sea, near Malvan town, Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India.
About Information
Sindhudurg Fort is a historic 17th-century sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj off the coast of Malvan, Maharashtra, symbolizing Maratha maritime power, featuring massive walls, hidden entrances, freshwater reservoirs, and Shivaji's hand/footprints, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key monument to India's naval history.
History
Constructed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with work beginning in 1664 and completed by 1667 by architect Hiroji Indulkar Sindhudurg Fort, a massive 17th-century sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj off Malvan's coast (1664-1667), served as a key naval base to protect the Maratha Empire from European powers and Siddhis of Janjira, featuring robust walls, hidden entrances, and intricate architecture, including temples and Shivaji's hand/footprints, symbolizing Maratha maritime strength and now a major tourist spot.
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