SINDHUDURGA : The Maratha Regent's Sagacity
It was constructed by Shivaji Maharaj between 1664 & 1668.
After conducting a survey of the konkan coast, Shivaji Maharaj chose Kurte Island for the headquarters of Maratha navy as a strong naval force was required to protect coastal Maharashtra from foreign invasions. Thus in 1664 this magnificent sentinel of Konkan was erected. Sindhudurg is the privileged fort to have a temple dedicated to Shivaji Maharaj and has the unique distinction of having a palm and foot print of the Maratha Emperor.
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