Murud Janjira - One of the strongest mari... - Secret World

Murud Janjira Fort Boat Rte, India

by Lara Kipling

Murud Janjira ,a bout 165 km south of Mumbai, is one of the strongest marine forts of India and the only unconquered one along India’s western coast.The Janjira Fort belonging to the 16th century is surrounded by the immense Arabian Sea on all sides. It was originally built as a wooden structure by fishermen, it soon regained the reputation as the most impenetrable fortress as it withstood dangerous attacks of the Marathas and English. It stands today in full glory and is a must visit!