Murud-Janjira is the local name for a fort situated at the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is famous for being the only fort along India's western coast that remained undefeated despite Maratha, Dutch and English East India Company attacks. Shivaji Maharaj made six unsuccessful attempts to conquer this fort. Later Sambhaji Raje and even the Peshwas tried to conquer Mehroob, but in vain. The fort Janjira, thus remained unconquered and labeled as impregnable. Murud is more popular today as a picturesque beach resort.
One can spend time here gleefully lapping amidst the waves and the lush coconut and palm trees, not forgetting the tranquility of the setting sun.
Padmadurg - a fort built by Shivaji Maharaj is to north -west of Janjira.
Though not as big as Janjira, still Padmadurga is also a sea fort that can be visited and enjoyed. Murud / Janjira is thus standing proudly ready to accept challenges even today.