🛡️ Maratha Military Landscapes of India
Vijaydurg: A coastal fortress of Maratha naval power
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2025 as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India
- Located on the Konkan coast in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, strategically positioned in the Arabian Sea
- Built with laterite stone featuring triple sea-facing walls up to 36 meters thick and an underwater submarine wall for maritime defense
- Originally constructed in the 12th century by the Shilahara dynasty; fortified into a major naval base by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century
Vijaydurg, situated on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, is one of the most formidable sea forts built by the Marathas and a key component of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025. Often referred to as the "Eastern Gibraltar," Vijaydurg embodies the ingenuity, naval power, and defensive brilliance of the Maratha Empire during its peak under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort stands as a rare example of Indian coastal military architecture ...