INDIA. MURUD JANJIRA FORT MAHARASHTRA

 MURUD JANJIRA FORT MAHARASHTRA

Janjira Fort is located near Raigad in Konkan, Maharashtra. History Janjira is a desecration of the Arabic word 'Jazeera', meaning island. In 1490 AD, the Nizamshah of Ahmednagar established a garrison for himself at Janjira and handed it over to 'Siddi Yakut Khan', a valiant Habshi skilled in navigational art. It had two tasks - first to protect coastal trade and second, to take and bring Muslim Haj pilgrims to Mecca safely. In this way a small state of Janjira was established, which in the long run was also subject to political changes.When Shivaji invaded Kalyan in 1657 AD and annexed the Bijapur part of North Konkan, Siddi Sardar confronted him with a large contingent of his brave sailors. Therefore, it became necessary for Shivaji to build a naval force for himself, to prevent Siddi power, as well as to strengthen his power on the west coast. Shivaji's war with the Siddis began in 1657 AD and continued till his death.There were some fierce battles in between. Once it also happened that Shivaji got the right over all the territories of Siddi except Janjira. But Shivaji's victory in the changed circumstances was momentary. With the help and encouragement of the Mughals, the power of the Siddis increased steadily, resulting in conflict between the two.In 1734–35 AD, Sardar Angre, the naval chief of the Marathas, captured several parts of Janjira. Shahu was very angry with Siddi's fierce attack on Colaba. He sent 'Chimnaji Appa' against the Siddis in 1736 AD. He took the matter seriously and quickly attacked the Siddi power. Later, Tulozi Angre suppressed the Siddis almost completely.

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