In its heyday, the fort had palaces, mosques, fresh water tanks, markets and quarters for officers. Janjira is derived from the Arabic word Jazeera which means island. The original structure was ...

The only unconquered fort along the western coast, Murud-Janjira is best known for the fort, the beaches, and the villages laced by coconut trees. The fort is the center of all activity in the ...

Here are 5 quick facts about India’s first Cantilever bridge What makes it so famous is that Janjira fort is the only fort which was not captured by the Portuguese, The British, or even the ...

The Murud-Janjira fort on India's west coast may be the only sea fort in the country that stands unconquered throughout history. Ruled by the Siddi kings for over 400 years, the fort was attacked ...

D ismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by a local politician challenging the construction of a jetty near the Janjira Fort in the Raigad District, the Bombay High Court has said that he is ...