Underi

Underi

Underi

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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.

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The fortification was built by Kahim of the Siddis[2] in 1680 CE. [3]

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