Sarjekot Fort (Marathi: सर्जेकोट)is an old military fortification in India. it is situated very close to the Malvan.[1][2] It is located in the Arabian Sea close to the Malvan town in Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra state.
| Sarjekot Fort | |
|---|---|
सर्जेकोट | |
| सिंधुदुर्ग District, Maharashtra | |
  Sarjekot Fort | |
| Coordinates | 18°38′04″N 72°51′51″E / 18.6344°N 72.8642°E |
| Height | sea level |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Indian Govt. |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Fairly good |
| Site history | |
| Built by | छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज |
| Materials | stone |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Nil |
History
editThe history is similar to the Kolaba fort. This fort was built on the rocks to secure the strategic position.[3]
Major features
editThis fort is 26mtX27mt in dimension. There are five bastions and stone wall encircling the fort.. the entrance is facing the Kolaba fort. There is a well inside the fort.
How to reach
editThis fort is close to the Kolaba fort.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ratnagiri and Savantvádi. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880.
- ^ Nairne, Alexander Kyd (1894). History of the Konkan. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120602755.
- ^ "Sarjekot (Alibaug), Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com.