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Underi

Underi 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. Underi is smaller than Khanderi.

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Underi
Raigad District, Maharashtra
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled bySiddis
Open to the public
Yes
Location
Underi
Coordinates18°42′20″N 72°50′29″E / 18.705531°N 72.841281°E / 18.705531; 72.841281
Site history
Built1680 (1680)
Built bySiddis

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 Siddis2 in 1680 CE. 3

References

References

  1. Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency. Govt Central Press. 1904. pp. 395–396. Retrieved 19 March 2009. underi.
  2. "Underi, The Gazetteers Department". Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 19 March 2009.
  3. "Friends of Forts". Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2009.