Janjira Fort

Janjira Fort is a sea fort that is situated at a distance of 55.2 km from Alibaug. The fort is 40 ft high and was built in 15th century AD under the rule of Emperor Malik Amber, who was the ruler of Ahmednagar.

It is believed that the fort for over 350 years was not conquered by any enemy. A fisherman of Murud built this fort in order to protect the place from the pirates of the sea. The fort had wooden structure initially, which was destroyed at the orders of Buran Khan, who was the minister of Nizamshah.  

The fort consists of several towers and turrets, which were used for keeping guns. At the main entrance of the fort, a beautiful stone carving, depicting a tiger trapped by six elephants, is present.

Another attraction of this place is the sweet water lake, which is present inside the fort since the time of its origin and construction. It used to be a beautiful architectural design, which now has been corroded due to the constant battering by the ocean.