| Sarjekot Fort | |
|---|---|
सर्जेकोट | |
| सिंधुदुर्ग District, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Mr. Shailesh Khanda lekar |
| Controlled by | Shailesh Khandalekar |
Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Not good, need preservation |
| Location | |
  Sarjekot Fort Shown within Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 18°38′04″N 72°51′51″E / 18.6344°N 72.8642°E / 18.6344; 72.8642 |
| Height | sea level |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1765 |
| Built by | छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज |
| Materials | laterite stone |
| Demolished | partially demolished in battles |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Shailesh Khandalekar and Family |
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 Malvan, near Fort Sindhudurg.
See also
References
- Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ratnagiri and Savantvádi. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880.
- Nairne, Alexander Kyd (1894). History of the Konkan. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120602755.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - "Sarjekot (Alibaug), Sahyadri, Shivaji, Trekking, Marathi, Maharastra". trekshitiz.com.