6 Amazing Sea Forts In Maharashtra That You Must Visit!

Written By

Ruchika Mandora

There are more than 350 beautiful forts in Maharashtra. Some of them, called "Sea Forts," were built in the middle of the Arabian Sea.

The Sindhudurg fort's three water reservoirs never dry in summer. A village is at the end of this underground water route.

Sindhudurg Fort

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Covered in Arabian seawater on all four sides, the rooftop, which was utilized as a watchtower during wartime, offers a flawless view of the ocean.

Murud-Janjira Fort

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One of Maharashtra's top sea forts, Vijaydurg is surrounded by the Arabian Sea. This edifice was a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Empire naval base.

Vijaydurg Fort

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It was on a small island in the Arabian Sea, allowing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to watch enemy warships.

Suvarnadurg Fort

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The structure stood strong despite repeated attacks. This Fort was one of the Maratha empire's key defenses.

Andheri Fort

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The three-century-old Kobala Fort is one of Maharashtra's oldest sea forts. It was one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's navy base.

Kolaba Durg

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