Jazeera is an Arabic word, which means an island. The name Janjira resembles it quite a lot, because it is derived from the same. The fort of Janjira is situated on an island, which is quite literal. The fort was previously called as Jazeere Mehroob, and the folks gave imparted the name that prevails now. This island is situated 3 km within the sea, near the village Murud. As we understand more about each fort, we come to know that different rulers ruled them in different times. But the story of Janjira is quite different, because the Siddis ruled them till recent times. Nobody could conquer it. Shivaji had conquered many forts, but could never bring this one under his control. |
