MURUD JANJIRA FORT INFORMATION IN ENGLISH

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MURUD JANJIRA FORT INFORMATION IN ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION OF MURUD JANJIRA FORT

District	Raigad
village	Murud
Fort	Janjira fort
Type	Jaldurg
area	22 acres
State	Maharashtra

Murud janjira is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Murud is a taluka place in Raigad district of Maharashtra. The place Murud was once known as Asal or Hapshi. Murud, which is completely filled with natural environment, attracts many tourists from India along with Maharashtra. Every year a large number of tourists come to visit this place to enjoy their holidays.

Murud Janjira Fort is one of the major sea water forts. The fortifications of this fort are still strong. Many tourists and history lovers from Maharashtra come to visit this fort.

MURUD JANJIRA NAME – MEANING

“Jazira” is an Arabic word meaning island. The original Arabic word is believed to have been corrupted to janjira. In earlier times Murud was called Habsan, the fort is named Murud Janjira Fort and the word Murud is derived from the Konkani word Morod.

MURUD JANJIRA LOCATION

Murud Janjira fort is located near the city of Murud, about 160 km south of Mumbai. This fort is built on an oval rock in the Arabian Sea. Janjira Fort is considered to be one of the strongest coastal forts in India. One can travel to the fort by boat from Rajapuri Jetty.

WEATHER

• The Konkan belt is mostly monsoonal.
  The rainfall here ranges from about 3000 to 4500 mm.
• The climate is hot and humid in summer. Temperatures reach up to 38 degrees Celsius during summer days.
• In winter, the temperature is relatively cold and dry, with temperatures ranging up to 25 degrees Celsius

FEATURES OF MURUD JANJIRA FORT

Fort :-	Janjira (Murud)
Height :-	No
Type :-	Sea Fort
Grade of Climb :-	Easy
Place :-	Murud
Nearest village :-	Murud
Mountain :-	No
Current status :-	Orderly

Murud Janjira Fort, in Raigad District is situated on the shores of the Murud sea surrounded by water on all four sides. Also, there are two fresh water lakes inside this fort.

The Dindi Darwaja ( main entrance) of the fort faces Rajapuri, but the Dindi Darwaja is not visible unless you approach the fort. A small gate is built on the sea side to escape from the fort

Different types of cannons can still be seen at the fort. There are 26 cannon turrets on this fort. Among them Kalal Bangdi, Landakasam and Chavari can be seen even today. This fort, now partially in ruins, was once full of various amenities. The fort had barracks, residences of Sahebs, a small colony, tanks for drinking water, besides rooms for accommodation. While inspecting the walls of the fort, some sculptures are found. A sculpture of a tiger hunting an elephant can be seen in it.

This a Fort is one of the major sea water forts. The fortifications on this fort are still in good condition and strong. Many tourists and history lovers from Maharashtra come to visit this fort.

HISTORY OF MURUD JANJIRA FORT – MURUD JANJIRA FORT HISTORY

RAMRAO PATIL HISTORY

Earlier, Medhekot was built on this island, so this island was called Medhekot Island. Ramrao Patil was the head of the Koli community. At the same time, he was managing the Patilki of Janjira Island. In the 15th century, they built the island to protect the Koli community from pirates. After obtaining permission from the Sultan of Ahmednagar, he built this construction.

After that he disobeyed the Sultan’s orders. To take revenge, in 1489 Sultan attacked Rajaram and sent Piram Khan for attack. Due to the strong fortifications of the fort, it was not easy to attack and conquer this fort. So Piram Khan himself entered the fort as a merchant and stayed here for the night.

At that time, when Patil was asleep after organizing the night feast and all the Koli soldiers were drunk and asleep after the night feast, Piram Khan’s soldiers attacked them and captured the island.

MARATHA HISTORY

Janjira in Raigad district is an impregnable fort among the large coastal forts that Maharashtra enjoys. Janjira means fort surrounded by sea. Apart from the construction and the surrounding sea, the fort was impregnable due to all the 572 CANNONS on the banks of the Murud fort. Among these was a particularly large and long-range Kalal Bangdi cannon.

During Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s reign, this fort remained invincible till the end for the Swarajya of Maharashtra. The Siddhi of Janjira (janjira fort owner) was originally a sailor, strong and warrior. He fought with his life. Many people tried to win Zanjira but they could not succeed. Even Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj could not get possession of the fort. Janjira remained invincible for 330 years till 1947.

Sambhaji Maharaj had built a strong fort called Padmadurg at a distance of five to six kilometers from this fort to capture it. But still it was not possible for Maharaja to win the Janjira of Murud. The fortifications of this Jaladurg type fort are so vast that it has a gateway to the ocean, 19 towering towers and the distance between two towers is more than 90 feet. Janjira Fort is also known as Fort Mehrup aka Fort Janjira.

SAMBHAJI RAJA’s CAMPAIGN OF MURUD

Janjira an impregnable fortress that no one could ever conquer. But there was a time in history when SAMBHAJI MAHARAJ was almost to win this fort. Just as Lord Sri Ramachandra built Ram Setu to ride over Lanka, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj built a setu in the raging ocean. At that time, the king attacked Janjira with the army of Satara and three hundred boats.

Sambhaji Maharaj’s guns started firing from the shore. The cannon balls of the Marathas were reaching the fort. Siddhi Khairat Khan, Siddhi Kasam Khan were on the chain at this time. This could not stop Shambhuraj. Now when Janjira was in hand, Aurangzeb made a move. He realized that if Janjira fell into the hands of the Marathas, the Sambhaji kings would rule the sea. Aurangzeb sent a warlord named Hasan Ali to march on Swarajya. Hasan Ali, Aurangzeb’s chief, had started coming towards Raigad via Kalyan – Bhiwandi with an army of 40,000 soldiers. Therefore, the Maharaja had to leave the Janjira campaign half-way and return to Raigad to protect the Swarajya.

Due to this incident, Janjira did not come into the hands of the Marathas.

INFORMATION OF MURUD JANJIRA FORT

The grand palace of Hukum Surul Khan in the center of the fort is in ruins today. There are two large water tanks at the fort. Earlier there were three residential quarters in the fort. Two of these neighborhoods belonged to Muslims and one belonged to others. Earlier, the fort was inhabited by soldiers, workers and sailors. After the end of Rajashraya, those residents were displaced from here.

Video of Murud Janjira Fort

From the ramparts of Janjira, the vast expanse of Murud can be seen. Kasa aka Padmadurg fort built in the sea and Samrajgad fort on the coast can also be seen from here. Looking at Janjira Fort, which remained impenetrable and inaccessible for 330 years, the history of many eras in history melts before our eyes. A visit to Janjira after studying the history of this fort will surely make it memorable and unique.

Such an invincible and impregnable fort, succeeded by 20 Siddhi rulers, with Siddhi Muhammad Khan being the last Siddhi Sultan, merged with the Indian Union on 3 April 1948, 330 years after the formation of that state.

WHEN TO GO 

It is absolutely beautiful to visit here before monsoons. From October to March, the weather here is perfect for visiting.

murud janjira fort timings :-

The fort is open for tourists from 7 am to 6 pm

Boat Schedule :-

You can go here by boat from 7 in the morning to 12 in the afternoon and from 2 in the afternoon to 5 in the evening.

murud janjira fort boat timings :-

Depending on the size of the boat, the fare is approximately Rs 50 to Rs 300. Murud Janjira Ferry operates from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Entry Fees :-

No entry fee is charged at Fort. The distance from Alibaug bus station to the fort is approximately 53 kms. Parking charges are Rs.30 to Rs.50.

Distance From Main City :-

• 1. The distance from Mumbai to Murud Janjira is about 170 km.
• 2. The distance from Pune to Murud Janjira is about 270 km.

 HOW TO REACH MUURUD JANJIRA FORT :-

BUS SERVICE :- You can go by bus, auto or taxi to visit Murud Janjira.

RAILWAY SERVICE :- Roha railway station, on the Konkan railway line, is the nearest railway station from Murud. Roha railway station, which is about 23 km away, is well connected to various railway stations of Mumbai. Murud is thus very well connected by rail from Mumbai.

AIRLINE :- The nearest airport is Mumbai International Airport. Which is 140 km from Murud Janjira. It takes about three hours to reach Fort from Mumbai by car. It takes about four hours to drive from Pune. Roha Railway Station is the nearest station if going by train. And it is approximately 50 km from the fort. If you want to go by plane, you have to land in Mumbai and can reach the fort by traveling for three hours from Mumbai.

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PLACES TO VISIT NEAR MURUD JANJIRA:-

A) BEACHES :-

1. ALIBAUG BEACH :-

This beach is about two hours drive from Murud Janjira Fort. Tourists can do different types of water sports activities here. Many actors from the Bollywood film industry visit this beach many times

2. MURUD BEACH:-

Murud beach is a beautiful and attractive beach. This beautiful beach is full of coconut trees and areca nut groves. Foreign seagull parties are also seen. It is a popular beach in Maharashtra. This place is one of those places in India which is visited by a large number of tourists. This beach is famous for its sparkling white sand and natural beauty around.

At the same time, it is known for its hotels and resorts with perfect facilities from small stalls on the beach. Surrounded by blue water, rocks and mountains, this place is close to Pune, Mumbai and Alibaug, so it attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year.

You can do water sport activities at Murud beach. You can enjoy various types of water sports like bumper ride, banana ride, parasailing. Similarly, you can also watch the evening sunset from the Murud beach. At this place, you can enjoy playing in the waves of the white sand and the blue sea and save these charming moments on the sea.

3. KASHID BEACH :-

Kashich beach is about 45 kms, 25 minutes from the fort and its white sand beach is very famous. The three kilometer long stretch of beach is considered to be the most beautiful beach in North Konkan.

B) RELIGIOUS:-

1. DATTATREYA TEMPLE :-

Located on a high hill, this temple was built by Swami Brahmendra. There is a three-faced idol of Sri Dattatreya here. This temple is located in a very peaceful and beautiful Akshay place, and devotees flock to visit this temple on Dutt Jayanti.

2. SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE :-

Siddhivinayak Temple in Nandgaon is located in the village of Nandgaon in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Nandgaon village is 08 km from Janjira port. Siddhivinayak Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Which is a very grand and attractive temple. This temple is known as East Nandigram in Murud taluka. On Ganesh Chaturthi, we see a large crowd of devotees in this temple.

C) HISTORICAL :-

1. REVDANDA FORT :-

Revdanda Fort was built in 1524 by a Portuguese captain. The fort was maintained by the Portuguese, Marathas and British. With the passage of time, this fort has become quite dilapidated and is a must visit for history lovers.

2. KUDA CAVES :-

Kuda Caves are located in Kuda village of Raigad district of Maharashtra. The caves near Murud attract many tourists due to the natural beauty of this place. A hill near the beach has a group of 26 carved caves. Out of the 26 caves of Kuda, there are a total of four chaityagrihas. Coming to this place, you will get to see ancient artifacts. This attracts many tourists.

3. AHMEDGANJ PALACE :-

 It is a beautiful and charming place located in the city of Murud. The palace is a beautiful palace built in a blend of Mughal and Kautilya architectural styles. Once Royal Nawab lived in this palace. Because of this, this palace is also known as Nawab Palace. Many tourists come to see Ahmedganj Palace, a beautiful palace. This palace is 02 km away from Murud Bus Station.

4. KHOKRI DOMES :-

Khokri Dombs is one of the historical places of Murud. After reaching the Khokri villages, we come across three grand objects influenced by Islamic architecture. These structures are the tombs of the three erstwhile rulers of the Raja in Janjira. This sculpture, about three and a half years old, is a center of attraction for history lovers. Many tourists and history lovers who visit Murud, come to visit this place without fail. This place is 06 km from Murud city.

5. Padmadurg fort:-

Padmadurg Fort is situated on an island called Kasa, near Murud village in Raigad district of Maharashtra state. The construction of this Jaladurg type fort has been done around 350 years ago. This fort was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to keep an eye on Janjira Fort. Even today, this fort can be seen in good condition despite being constantly battered by sea waves. The fort is strongly fortified and has cannons and cannons at various places. The fort was mainly built to keep an eye on the enemies coming from the sea as well as the Siddhis of Zanjira.

This fort is approximately five to six kilometers from the Murud Janjira fort. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj built this fort during his raid on the Janjira fort. This coastal fort is located on the Murud coast and is a must visit during your visit to Janjira.

6. KORLAI FORT :-

Koralai Fort was built on an island by the Portuguese in 1521. The island has a wonderful view from all sides. Now we can see the ruins of this fort. The fort is situated at an hour’s drive from Murud Janjira Fort. Ghosalgad is situated on the top of the hill at a distance of about 30 km to the east of this fort. Earlier rulers used this fort as an outpost of Janjira fort.

D) OTHERS :-

1. GARAMBI DAM :-

Garambi Dam is the most beautiful and attractive place in Murud. This dam is known as a dam built by blocking water naturally. The entire city of Murud is supplied with water from this dam. If you look at the history of this dam, Garambi Dam was built by the last ruler of Siddhi, Siddhi Ahmed Khan. During the monsoons, many tourists from Maharashtra come to the area near this dam to enjoy the natural environment. Garambi dam is at a distance of 07 km from Murud town.

2. PHANSAD SANCTURY:-

Phansad Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and attractive tourist destinations of recent times. The wildlife sanctuary has become a favorite tourist destination. The sanctuary is mainly known as a conservation area for grassland type wildlife animals. Many kinds of wild animals like bear, leopard, deer etc. can be seen. The sanctuary is spread over an area of ​​approximately 70 square kilometers. This sanctuary is about 11 km from Murud.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHILE VISITING THE FORT

• Care should be taken that no structure on the fortshould not be damaged.
• Keep the fort clean.
• Do not throw garbage, paper, bottles on the fort.

TIPS FOR MURUD JANJIRA FORT VISIT:-

• Take a guide if needed while walking around the fort.
• It takes approximately two to three hours to visit the fort, so carry plenty of water.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• If it is too hot, sunglasses should be used.

BEST TIME TO VISIT MURUD JANJIRA FORT :-

The best season to visit Murud Janjira is winter. The temperature remains comfortable and suitable for tourism. The best months to visit are October, November, December, January, February and March. The rainy season in Murud Janjira starts in the month of June and lasts till September.

MURUD VISIT- MUST CARRY THIS :-

• plastic sheet
• warm clothes (sweater muffler etc.)
• Cap
• Travel Food (Dried Fruits, Chickpeas, Chocolates,)
• Water bottles
• Sun scream
• First aid kit
• Abundant cash
• Biodegradable garbage bag

Emergency Contact :-

Murud Police Station –02144274033

 FAMOUS HOTELS NEARBY:-

• Bagde Farm House 
• Murud Marina Hotel
• Dream Beach House (Golden Crown Hotel)
• Mauli Cottage
• Sea Breeze Beach Resort – Murud
• Nandai Resort
• Sea Beach Cottage
• Ekvira Hotel
• Sea ​​shore resort 
• Hotel Silver Beach

FAQ :-

CONCLUSION

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