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Arnala fort
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Arnala Fort is built on a small island off the port town of Arnala, located around 13 km (8 miles) north of Bassein, Maharashtra, India.[1] Being an island fort, it is also called Jaldurg or Janjire-Arnala. The Marathas who build the present fort called it Janjire Arnala.[2]
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Arnala fort | |
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Part of Portuguese India | |
![]() Arnala fort bastion viewed through one of the fort's windows | |
Coordinates | 19.46577°N 72.73247°E / 19.46577; 72.73247 |
Type | Indo-European style Sea fort |
Site information | |
Controlled by | ![]()
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Protected Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1737 AD |
Built by | Maratha |
Demolished | no |
Battles/wars | 4 |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | none |
Garrison | n/a |
Occupants | n/a |
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The Vaitarna River in North Konkan meets the sea near this fort, allowing it to overlook the entire bay.
The Government of India declared this fort as a National Protected Monument in Maharashtra on May 26, 1909.