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Murud-Janjira (Maharashtra)

Murud-Janjira (Maharashtra)

Murud-Janjira is the name of a famous fort and tourist spot situated on an island just off the coastal town of Murud, in the  Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Murud-Janjira Fort is situated on an oval-shaped rock off the Arabian Sea coast near the port city of Murud, 165 km (103 mi) south of Mumbai. Janjira is considered one of the strongest marine forts in India. The fort is approached by sailboats from Rajapuri jetty. The main gate of the fort faces Rajapuri on the shore and can be seen only when one is about 40 feet away from it. It has a small postern gate towards the open sea for escape.

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