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Murud - Janjira
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Murud is famous
for, the impregnable fort of Janjira situated deep in the sea.
The historically renowned capital of the Siddhis of Janjira, Murud
is more popular today as a picturesque beach resort.
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Janjira fort has a colorful history. As one reaches Murud, you can
see the stately mansion built by the Siddhi Nawab of Murud-Janjira.
In the 15th century the Rajpuri village was inhabited by fisherfolk
and the Nizams ruled the entire shoreline.
The fisherfolk sought permission from the Nizam's Thanedar and built
a wooden fort (Medhekot) on a huge rock in the sea near Rajapuri,
to protect themselves from pirates and thieves. When the headman of
the fisherfolk- Rampatil, later started asserting his independence
and refused to listen to the Nizam's Thanedar, the Nizam sent one
of his commanders, Piramkhan to the fort. Piramkhan, disguised as
a travelling merchant entered the fort with three ships full of soldiers,
captured the fishermen and imprisoned them. Piramkhan was succeeded
by Burhankhan who demolished the wooden Medhekot and constructed a
stone fort sometime between 1567 and 1571. He named it Mehroob. Siddhi
Ambarsatak, the forefather of the Nawab of Janjira, was nominated
as the commander of Mehroob.
Shivaji Maharaj made six unsuccessful attempts to conquer this fort.
Later Sambhaji and even the Peshwas tried to conquer Mehroob, but
in vain. The fort Janjira, thus remained unconquered and labeled as
impregnable.
You could see the splendor of this fort even today. There are a few
majestic cannons, which have their own names, and remind you of the
many ships they must have destroyed in wars.
Getting there:
Murud is 165 Kms. and about 5 hours driving distance from Mumbai.
One can travel upto Panvel and then take the road that passes through
the Karnala Bird Sanctuary upto Pen. You have to travel further to
Roha, a town dotted heavily with chemical plants. The Murud beach
is westward from Roha and the road winds through coconut and betelnut
fronds. Local residents have arrangements to serve simple and delicious
Maharashtrian food which you can down with Kokam kadi. |
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Nandgaon & Kashid:
Just two Km north of Murud, these two serene and unspoilt beaches
are less frequented and a perfect haven for those seeking solitude.
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| Accomodation
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Beach Resort
The resort consists of the Main resort and the Beach House. One
can stay in a Mediterranean style Deluxe room or in an exclusive
cottage. The resort also offers budget rooms without A/C or TV facility.
For Booking and details Contact:
Golden Swan Group
Mumbai
Tel. No: 6125177, 6175173, 6175173, 6174518/19
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