Underi
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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 and nearly circular.
It was built by Kahim of the Siddi
s in 1680 CE.
Mumbai Harbour
Mumbai Harbour , or Front Bay, is a natural deep-water harbor in the southern portion of the Ulhas River estuary. The narrower, northern part of the estuary is called Thane Creek. The harbor opens to the Arabian Sea to the south...
south of Prong's Lighthouse
Prong's Lighthouse
Prong's Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated at the southernmost point of Bombay , India in the Colaba area. It was built in 1875 by Thomas Ormiston at the cost of Rs. 6 Lakh. Its beam can be seen at a distance of . It is one of three lighthouses of the city. The lighthouse had a cannon during...
. It is a companion fort to Khanderi
Khanderi
Khanderi is a fortified island 20 km off the coast of Mumbai. This along with its sister fort Underi formed the major fortification along the Mumbai coast. This was built by Shivaji in 1660 CE...
and currently lies in Raigad district
Raigad district
Raigad District , also known as Raigarh District, is a district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Konkan region. The district was renamed after Raigad, the fort which was the former capital of the Maratha leader Shivaji, and is located in the interior regions of the district,...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. These islands of Khanderi and Underi served as one of the landmarks for ships entering Mumbai harbour
Mumbai Harbour
Mumbai Harbour , or Front Bay, is a natural deep-water harbor in the southern portion of the Ulhas River estuary. The narrower, northern part of the estuary is called Thane Creek. The harbor opens to the Arabian Sea to the south...
. Underi is smaller than Khanderi and nearly circular.
It was built by Kahim of the Siddi
Siddi
The Siddi, Siddhi, or Sheedi , also known as Habshi, are an Indian and Pakistani ethnic group of Afro-Arab and/or Black African descent. The Siddi population is currently estimated to be 20,000–55,000, with Gujarat and Hyderabad in India the main population centre. Siddis are mainly Sufi Muslims,...
s in 1680 CE.