Vijaydurg fort is located in Devgad district. This fort was built by King Bhoj in 1205 and was known as “Gheria”. Later Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took over this fort and named it “Vijaydurga”. The earlier fort covered area of 5 acres and was surrounded by sea on all the 4 sides. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj added triple rows of huge walls, umpteen towers and spacious inner buildings to it and strengthened it in the 17th century. Once naval bases, Vijaydurg fort and Sindhudurg fort bear testimony to Maharashtra’s martial supremacy during Shivaji’s reign. This is only one of the two forts of the Maratha kingdom, where Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj personally hoisted the saffron flag. The other fort is “Torana”. This impregnable fort has advantage due to its location. One such advantage is 40 km long waghotan/kharepatan Creek. The large size ships can not enter the shallow water of this creek and hence Maratha warships were anchored in this creek. These ships were invisible from deep sea. #unexplored #ColorsOfKonkan by सौरभ राणे @indian_voyager #चाकरमानी Shot on @djispark_official #fortsinmaharashtra #marathaempire #vintage #vijaydurg #travelstagram #beautifuldestinations #dji ➖#➖ #Chakarmanee is the kind of concept that changes the way you see the konkan forever ! Follow us on #Facebook #Instagram #Twitter #youtube @chakarmanee For more information visit our website www.chakarmanee.com #digital #Konkan #Community #Art #Business #Sindhudurg #Ratnagiri #Raigad #Mumbai #Palghar #Maharashtra #India https://www.instagram.com/p/B7a3ZMbp7jw/?igshid=ghv1415gmnpp