It was built at the end of the 17th century, and it’s even more interesting to note that it’s almost entirely intact even today despite being hit by the ravages of wind and tide every now and then.

An exclusive peek into the private residence of the Nawab of Janjira. I had my real life Princess Diaries moment when I stayed at the Palace of Janjira for a weekend. My mom is from the city of Indore ...

India has many historical forts with deep mysteries shrouding them. The kings who ruled here built forts to protect their kingdom. It also a lot of strategic importance. These forts offer a glimpse ...

Murud Janjira Fort’s most prominent feature is its robust fortification. When we take the fort’s structure and location into consideration, it sure looks like something that’s quite impenetrable. And ...

About 165 km south of Mumbai in the Raigad district of Maharashtra is Murud Janjira, one of the strongest marine forts of India and the only unconquered one along India’s western coast. Famous for its ...

In democratic times, even the minatory language of kings is genteel. ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted’, reads the royal instruction hanging on the intricately carved wrought-iron gates of the Nawab’s ...

From among the representatives of the demand side of the same sunset economy, the elderly are the first to arrive, taking up prime seats on the benches lining the road next to the beach. The younger ...

Next time when you visit Mumbai and have a spare day in hand, plan a day tour on the south of the city that has several ancient historical forts and some scenic beaches. If you are planning to drive ...