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Far From City: 34 kms from city center
Cost: About Sindhudurg Fort Weather: Time Required:1-2 hrs Open Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cost:No entry fee

History of Sindhudurg Fort Sindhudurg Fort was initially under the command of the Maratha Empire till 1765. It was commissioned for construction by Chhattrapati Shivaji with the purpose of providing protection against the rising influence of the English, Dutch, French and Portuguese merchants, and to curb the rise of Siddis of Janjira. The construction of the same was done under the watchful eyes of Hirojee Indulkar sometime around 1664. Later on, it was overthrown by the British and was re-named, Port Augustus. It was then handed over to the Marathas, and finally, in 1792 it came under British rule, as per their treaty with the Marathas. The fort offers a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape, and you will surely feel the enigma of the stories surrounding this great fort. Architecture of Sindhudurg Fort The strength of Sindhudurg Fort lies in its unshakable engineering, which utilised indigenous materials to the best of their properties. The main material used to build the fort was sand that was brought from Gujarat, while the foundation of the fort was laid down in hundreds of kilograms of lead. The complex of the fort is spread over a massive area of 48 acres and has a 3-kilometre long boulevard. The walls of the Sindhudurg Fort stand 30 feet high and 12 feet thick, making it practically impossible scale. The main entrance is impossible to detect from the outside, which was further a deterrent to any invaders. One of the most peculiar yet intriguing details of SIndhhudurg Fort is its zig-zag walls, which house a number of pillars and bastions. As many as 23 Hindu and Muslim families still inhabit the bounds of the fort and a unique painting of Chhatrapati Shivaji without his iconic moustache is safely kept here as well.

How to Reach Sindhudurg Fort Since the fort is situated on an island, the only way to reach it is by the means of ferries which are quite easily available from the Malvan coast. The ferry takes INR 37 for a round trip and 15 minuted to reach this attraction.

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