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Giripremi Adventure Foundation is proud to launch a unique and enriching trek series – a journey across the 12 majestic forts recently recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name “Maratha Military Landscapes of India.” Spanning from August to December, this 6-month series will take adventurer through 12 historically significant forts, each echoing the valor, strategy, and legacy of the Maratha empire. What makes this series truly special is that every trek will be accompanied by a subject expert who will share in-depth insights into the history, architecture, and strategic importance of each fort – making it not just a physical adventure, but a deeply immersive historical experience.
गिरिप्रेमी अ‍ॅडव्हेंचर फाउंडेशन अभिमानपूर्वक सादर करत आहे एक आगळीवेगळी दुर्गयात्रा :शिवरायांच्या गडकोटांची दुर्गवारी” – अलीकडेच जागतिक वारसा स्थळ म्हणून मान्यता मिळालेल्या १२ दुर्गांची साहसी व शैक्षणिक ट्रेक मालिका. ऑगस्ट ते डिसेंबर या कालावधीत, पुढील ६ महिन्यांमध्ये आम्ही महाराष्ट्रातील या १२ गडांवर ट्रेक्स आयोजित करणार आहोत. प्रत्येक ट्रेकमध्ये एक तज्ज्ञ मार्गदर्शक सहभागी होणार असून, गडाचा इतिहास, रचना आणि त्याचे मराठा साम्राज्यातील सामरिक महत्त्व याबाबत सखोल माहिती दिली जाईल. ही मालिका केवळ ट्रेकिंगपुरती मर्यादित नसून, मराठ्यांच्या शौर्याचा आणि वारशाचा साक्षात्कार घडवणारा एक प्रेरणादायी प्रवास ठरणार आहे.
Overview
Trek Fee: INR 1905 + 5% GST = INR 2000/-
(Nisargnaad membership benifits are not applicable for this trek series)
Age Group: 10-70 year old (Children of age 10-15 must be accompanied by a Adult Guardian for the trek.)
Eligibility: Average fitness level required
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About Khanderi Fort
- Near the village of Thal, close to Alibaug, there are two islands named Underi and Khanderi. On Khanderi Island, Shivaji Maharaj began constructing a sea fort in 1672. By then, the British had already established a stronghold on the island of Mumbai. Recognizing the potential threat posed by the fort to their dominance, the British prepared to vehemently oppose its construction. Faced with their resistance, the Marathas temporarily stepped back. However, in 1679, Shivaji Maharaj resumed his efforts, fully prepared, and successfully seized control of Khanderi. Construction of the fort commenced immediately. Once again, the British opposed this development, but the Marathas stood firm and retaliated by launching an all-out attack on the British fleet. In this naval battle, the British were forced to retreat, and the Marathas captured one of their ships. At the same time, the Abyssinian ruler of Janjira, Siddi Qasim, also resisted Shivaji Maharaj’s dominance. Between 1679 and 1680, while attempting to attack Khanderi, he instead captured the nearby Underi Island and constructed a fort there. Despite repeated attempts, the Marathas were unable to reclaim Underi. Eventually, in 1760, the Peshwas succeeded in capturing it. Despite opposition from both the British and the Siddis, Shivaji Maharaj successfully completed the construction of Khanderi Fort. Interestingly, due to the likely constraints of time during its construction, the fortifications of Khanderi do not appear to use lime or similar materials to bond the stones. Instead, stone wedges were utilized to fill the gaps and secure the structure. This remarkable technique, combined with exceptional architectural planning, resulted in the fort’s fortifications and bastions withstanding the harsh maritime climate for over 350 years.