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Padmadurg is one of the sea forts built by Maratha King | Padmadurg is one of the sea forts built by Maratha King [[Shivaji|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ]] in 1676 in order to control the activities in the Arabian sea. It is located in the northwest direction of the Janjira fort at a distance of about 4 km.<ref name=shamble>{{cite news|last1=Madaan|first1=Neha|title=Padmadurg in shambles for want of money|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Padmadurg-in-shambles-for-want-of-money/articleshow/8200132.cms|access-date=23 July 2015|publisher=The Times of India, Pune|date=8 May 2011}}</ref> During cleanup activities in 2012, ASI authorities found around 250 cannonballs of historical value. | ||
The sea fort of Padmadurg is not as big as Janjira but still the fort can be visited and enjoyed. Visiting the fort requires taking permission from the Customs/Navy. The fort was not only a part of Sindhudurg's defenses but was also Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj main ship construction yard. This fort can also be viewed from Janjira. There was a belt of land from Dandi seashore to Padmadurga but it got blown away under the water in 2004. | The sea fort of Padmadurg is not as big as Janjira but still the fort can be visited and enjoyed. Visiting the fort requires taking permission from the Customs/Navy. The fort was not only a part of Sindhudurg's defenses but was also Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj main ship construction yard. This fort can also be viewed from Janjira. There was a belt of land from Dandi seashore to Padmadurga but it got blown away under the water in 2004. | ||