🛡️ Khanderi Fort
Island coastal defense stronghold of the Maratha Empire, UNESCO World Heritage Site
📌 Fast Facts
- Island fort located approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Mumbai, off the coast near Alibaug
- Constructed in 1679 as part of Maratha coastal defense strategy
- One of twelve forts inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025 under the Maratha Military Landscapes designation
- Accessible by boat from Thal or Alibaug; visits weather and tide dependent
Khanderi Fort, also known as Kanhoji Angre Island, is a rocky island fortress in the Arabian Sea that ...