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 is located in Maharashtra
Sarjekot Fort
Sarjekot Fort
Coordinates18°38′04″N 72°51′51″E / 18.6344°N 72.8642°E / 18.6344; 72.8642
Heightsea level
Site information
Controlled byIndian Govt.
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionFairly good
Site history
Built byछत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज
Materialsstone
Garrison information
OccupantsNil

History

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The history is similar to the Kolaba fort. This fort was built on the rocks to secure the strategic position.[3]

Major features

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This 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

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This fort is close to the Kolaba fort.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ratnagiri and Savantvádi. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880.
  2. ^ Nairne, Alexander Kyd (1894). History of the Konkan. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120602755.
  3. ^ "Sarjekot (Alibaug), Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com.