Sarjekot fort explained

Sarjekot Fort
Native Name:	सर्जेकोट
Map Type:	India Maharashtra
Map Size:	300
Coordinates:	18.6344°N 72.8642°W
Materials:	stone
Height:	sea level
Condition:	Fairly good
Open To Public:	Yes
Controlledby:	Indian Govt.
Occupants:	Nil

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.

History

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

Major features

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

This fort is close to the Kolaba fort.

See also

• List of forts in Maharashtra
• List of forts in India
• Sambhaji Maharaj
• Marathi People
• Maratha Navy
• List of Maratha dynasties and states
• Maratha War of Independence
• Battles involving the Maratha Empire
• Maratha Army
• Maratha titles
• Military history of India
• Kanhoji Angre
• Kolaba fort

Notes and References

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