Underi
Underi | |
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उंदेरी | |
Raigad District, Maharashtra | |
Underi | |
Coordinates | 18°42′20″N 72°50′29″E / 18.705531°N 72.841281°E |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Siddis |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1680 |
Built by | Siddis |
Underi (also called Jaidurg) is a fortified island near the mouth of Mumbai harbour south of Prong's Lighthouse. It is a companion fort to Khanderi and currently lies in Raigad district, Maharashtra. These islands of Khanderi and Underi served as one of the landmarks for ships entering Mumbai harbour.[1] Underi is smaller than Khanderi.
The fortification was built by Kahim of the Siddis[2] in 1680 CE. [3]
References
- ↑ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency. Govt Central Press. 1904. pp. 395–396. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
- ↑ "Underi, The Gazetteers Department". Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
- ↑ "Friends of Forts". Retrieved 2009-02-01.
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