This invincible sea fort resisted every attack for over 300 years, but could it survive today? #history #ancienthistory #JanjiraFort | Archaeological Wonders

The fort was built in stages between the 11th and 13th centuries by the dynastic rulers of the region, including the Chalukyas and Hoysalas, later the Nayakas of Chitradurga of the Vijayanagar Empire.The Nayakas of Chitradurga, or Palegar Nayakas, were most responsible for the expansion of the fort between the 15th and 18th centuries. The fort was taken over for a short while by Hyder Ali at Chitradurga in 1779 where his soldier's where killed by the women called ONAKE OBBAVVA . The fort was cap

The ASI presents a comprehensive view of the formidable Vijaydurg Fort, surrounded by water on three sides and strategically located on the southern bank of the Vaghotan River near the Kharepatan Creek, which historically functioned as a port. Built of laterite stone, the fort features powerful triple-line fortifications reinforced by 27 bastions, including three multi-storied bastions. Envisioned by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to extend Maratha influence beyond the Sahyadris and the Deccan plat