Vijaydurg Fort

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:accessibility Open to public
gptkbp:area Approximately 5 acres
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Maratha_Navy
gptkbp:constructedIn gptkb:Shivaji_Maharaj
17th century
gptkbp:coordinates 16.1° N, 73.4° E
gptkbp:culturalEvents Historical reenactments
Local fairs
Heritage walks
Photography tours
Festivals celebrated
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_Maratha_pride
gptkbp:currentCondition Well-preserved
gptkbp:features Cannon
Moat
Ramparts
Watchtowers
Living quarters
Storage rooms
Ancient temples
Entrance gate
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Maratha_naval_victories
Restoration efforts
Battle of Vijaydurg
Siege of Vijaydurg
Capture_by_British
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic naval base
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vijaydurg Fort
gptkbp:influencedBy Indian_architecture
Portuguese_architecture
Maratha_architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Maharashtra
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Tarkarli_Beach
gptkb:Devbagh_Beach
gptkb:Sindhudurg_Fort
gptkb:Malvan_Beach
gptkb:Kunkeshwar_Temple
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Arabian_Sea
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Maratha_Empire
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Mughal_Empire
British
Portuguese
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea Konkan region
gptkbp:type Sea fort
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site World Heritage Site
gptkbp:usedFor Military defense
Naval operations
Trade protection
gptkbp:visitedBy Tourists