Question 1

Who made Murud Janjira fort?

Accepted Answer

Malik Ambar, commander in chief to the Sultan of Ahmednagar built the fort. Although, before the complete construction of the fort, there was a little wooden garrison in its place which was eventually replaced by the mammoth fort.

Question 2

How can I reach Murud from Janjira fort?

Accepted Answer

Murud-Janjira Fort is around 2 km from Murud mainland. There are jetty services that operate between Murud and Murud-Janjira fort. While you are on your way in the boat to the fort, make sure that you ask the boatmen about the frequency and timings of the boat.

Question 3

Did Sambhaji win Janjira fort?

Accepted Answer

No, Sambhaji did not win the Murud-Janjira fort. After his father Shivaji Bhonsale I failed to capture that fort, Sambhaji Bhosale went to capture the fort. In his attempt to capture the fort, he tried to build a tunnel to the fort but failed many times. After that, he built a new fort, Padmaurg or Kasa Fort on the north-east side of Janjira Fort as a challenge to the fort