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{{Short description| | {{Short description|Sea fort in India}} | ||
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| built = {{Start date|1664}} | | module = {{Infobox UNESCO World Heritage Site | ||
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|Part_of = [[Maratha Military Landscapes of India]] | |||
|ID = 1739-011 | |||
|Year = 2025 | |||
|Criteria = Cultural: iv, vi | |||
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| built = {{Start date|1664|11|25|df=y}} – 1667 | |||
| builder = [[Hiroji Indulkar]] (Chief Architect) | | builder = [[Hiroji Indulkar]] (Chief Architect) | ||
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'''Sindhudurg Fort''' (Marathi pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[sin̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡ]]]) is a historical fort | '''Sindhudurg Fort''' (Marathi pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[sin̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡ]]]) is a historical [[sea fort]] located in [[Arabian Sea]] near the [[Konkan region]] of [[Maharashtra]] in [[Western India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-29 |title=Sindhudurg Fort |url=https://www.mtdc.co.in/forts/sindhudurg-fort/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Maharashtra Bhraman |language=en-US}}</ref> The fort, commissioned by [[Shivaji Maharaj|Chhatrapati Shivaji]], was constructed between 1664 and 1667.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-13 |title=History {{!}} SINDHUDURG {{!}} India |url=https://sindhudurg.nic.in/en/about_district/history/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813083122/https://sindhudurg.nic.in/en/about_district/history/ |archive-date=13 August 2019 |access-date=2023-12-04 }}</ref> The fort lies off the shore of [[Malvan]] taluka of the [[Sindhudurg District]] in the [[Konkan]] region of Maharashtra, {{convert|450|km}} south of [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/MTDC/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Forts/Forts.aspx?strpage=SindhudurgFort.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120805064333/http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/MTDC/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Forts/Forts.aspx?strpage=SindhudurgFort.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-08-05|title=Sindhudurg Fort Location|access-date=2012-05-18}}</ref> It is a protected monument under the [[Archaeological Survey of India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=List of the protected monuments of Mumbai Circle district-wise|url=http://www.asimumbaicircle.com/images/list-of-protected-monuments-n-forts.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606093840/http://www.asimumbaicircle.com/images/list-of-protected-monuments-n-forts.pdf|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Centrally Protected Monuments/Sites: State-wise and Circle-wise March, 2023 |url=https://asi.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/List-of-Centrally-Protected-Monuments-and-Sites-March-2023-1.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204154852/https://asi.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/List-of-Centrally-Protected-Monuments-and-Sites-March-2023-1.pdf |archive-date=4 December 2023 |access-date=2023-12-04 }}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Sindhudurg island-fort was built | {{Further info|Maratha Navy}} | ||
Sindhudurg island-fort was built under [[Shivaji I]], the founder of the [[Maratha Empire]].<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book |last=Sen |first=Sailendra |title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History |publisher=Primus Books |year=2013 |isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 |pages=207}}</ref> The fort's foundation stone was laid on 25 November 1664.<ref>{{Cite web |title=झुंज सिंधुदुर्ग किल्ल्याची... |url=https://www.esakal.com/kokan/sindhudurg-news-sidhudurg-fort-story-74429 |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |date=27 September 2017 |language=mr-IN}}</ref> Construction was supervised by [[Hiroji Indulkar]] who took assistance from Portuguese engineers of Goa.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Centre for Cultural Resources and Training |url=http://archive.org/details/fortsofmaharasht00cent |title=Forts of Maharashtra |date=2015 |publisher=Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) |others=Public Resource}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Apte |first=Bhalchandra Krishna |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bgHlAAAAMAAJ |title=A History of the Maratha Navy and Merchantships |date=1973 |publisher=State Board for Literature and Culture |language=en}}</ref> The fort's main objective was to counter the rising influence of English, Dutch, French and Portuguese merchants in the Konkan coast, and to curb the rise of [[Siddi|Siddhis]] of [[Janjira State|Janjira]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tourdekokan.com/unconquerable-sea-fort-jinjira|title=Tour De Kokan : Explore Various Places & Information |website=Best Places to visit - Travel Information - Tour De Konkan}}</ref> The fort was built on a small island known as the Khurte island. | |||
==Structural details== | ==Structural details== | ||
[[Shivaji]] had brought 200 [[Vaddera]] people to build this fort. Over 4,000 pounds of lead were used in the casting and foundation stones were firmly laid down. Construction started on 25 November 1664. Built over a period of three years (1664-1667), the sea fort is spread over 48 acres, with a two-mile (3 km) long rampart, and walls that are {{convert|30|feet|m}} high and {{convert|12|feet|m}} thick. The massive walls were designed to serve as a deterrent to approaching enemies and to the waves and tides of the Arabian Sea. The main entrance is concealed in such a way that no one can pinpoint it from outside.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} | [[Shivaji]] had brought 200 [[Vaddera]] people to build this fort. Over 4,000 pounds of lead were used in the casting and foundation stones were firmly laid down. Construction started on 25 November 1664. Built over a period of three years (1664-1667), the sea fort is spread over 48 acres, with a two-mile (3 km) long rampart, and walls that are {{convert|30|feet|m}} high and {{convert|12|feet|m}} thick. The massive walls were designed to serve as a deterrent to approaching enemies and to the waves and tides of the Arabian Sea. The main entrance is concealed in such a way that no one can pinpoint it from outside.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} | ||
The number of permanent residents living in the fort has been in decline since its abandonment. Most residents have moved out due to inadequate employment opportunities but some families remain. The fort is closed for tourists during rainy season due to high tides.{{cn|date=July 2023}} | |||
The number of permanent residents living in the fort has been in decline since its abandonment. Most residents have moved out due to inadequate employment opportunities but some families remain. The fort is closed for tourists during rainy season due to high tides. | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Portal|India}} | |||
* [[Maratha Navy]] | * [[Maratha Navy]] | ||
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]] | * [[List of forts in Maharashtra]] | ||
* [[List of forts in India]] | * [[List of forts in India]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|30em}} | {{Reflist|30em}} | ||
{{Commons category|Sindhudurg Fort}} | {{Commons category|Sindhudurg Fort}}{{Forts in Maharashtra}} | ||
{{Forts in Maharashtra}} | |||
{{Forts in India}} | {{Forts in India}} | ||
{{MarathaEmpire}} | {{MarathaEmpire}} | ||
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[[Category:Maratha Navy]] | [[Category:Maratha Navy]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]] | ||
[[Category:Forts in | [[Category:Forts in Sindhudurg district]] | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sindhudurg district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Sindhudurg district]] | ||
[[Category:1656 establishments in Asia]] | [[Category:1656 establishments in Asia]] | ||
[[Category:Sea forts]] | |||
[[Category:Maratha Military Landscapes of India]] | |||
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| Sindhudurg Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Maharashtra | |
| Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra | |
 Sindhudurg fortress from the mainland. | |
  Sindhudurg Fort | |
| Coordinates | 16°02′38″N 73°27′41″E / 16.043769°N 73.461416°E |
| Type | Island |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha Empire Government of India (1947-present) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 25 November 1664 – 1667 |
| Built by | Hiroji Indulkar (Chief Architect) |
| Part of | Maratha Military Landscapes of India |
| Criteria | Cultural: iv, vi |
| Reference | 1739-011 |
| Inscription | 2025 (49th session) |
Sindhudurg Fort (Marathi pronunciation: [sin̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡ]) is a historical sea fort located in Arabian Sea near the Konkan region of Maharashtra in Western India.[1] The fort, commissioned by Chhatrapati Shivaji, was constructed between 1664 and 1667.[2] The fort lies off the shore of Malvan taluka of the Sindhudurg District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, 450 kilometres (280 mi) south of Mumbai.[3] It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.[4][5]
History[edit | edit source]
Template:Further info Sindhudurg island-fort was built under Shivaji I, the founder of the Maratha Empire.[6] The fort's foundation stone was laid on 25 November 1664.[7] Construction was supervised by Hiroji Indulkar who took assistance from Portuguese engineers of Goa.[8][9] The fort's main objective was to counter the rising influence of English, Dutch, French and Portuguese merchants in the Konkan coast, and to curb the rise of Siddhis of Janjira.[10] The fort was built on a small island known as the Khurte island.
Structural details[edit | edit source]
Shivaji had brought 200 Vaddera people to build this fort. Over 4,000 pounds of lead were used in the casting and foundation stones were firmly laid down. Construction started on 25 November 1664. Built over a period of three years (1664-1667), the sea fort is spread over 48 acres, with a two-mile (3 km) long rampart, and walls that are 30 feet (9.1 m) high and 12 feet (3.7 m) thick. The massive walls were designed to serve as a deterrent to approaching enemies and to the waves and tides of the Arabian Sea. The main entrance is concealed in such a way that no one can pinpoint it from outside.[citation needed]
The number of permanent residents living in the fort has been in decline since its abandonment. Most residents have moved out due to inadequate employment opportunities but some families remain. The fort is closed for tourists during rainy season due to high tides.[citation needed]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sindhudurg Fort". Maharashtra Bhraman. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ "History | SINDHUDURG | India". 13 August 2019. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ "Sindhudurg Fort Location". Retrieved 18 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "List of the protected monuments of Mumbai Circle district-wise" (PDF). Archived from the original on 6 June 2013.
- ↑ "Centrally Protected Monuments/Sites: State-wise and Circle-wise March, 2023" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. p. 207. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
- ↑ "झुंज सिंधुदुर्ग किल्ल्याची..." eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in मराठी). 27 September 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (2015). Forts of Maharashtra. Public Resource. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT).
- ↑ Apte, Bhalchandra Krishna (1973). A History of the Maratha Navy and Merchantships. State Board for Literature and Culture.
- ↑ "Tour De Kokan : Explore Various Places & Information". Best Places to visit - Travel Information - Tour De Konkan.
