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Hotels in Murud Janjira - A picturesque town dotted with groves of casuarina plantations and wooden cottages Murud was the erstwhile capital of Janjira in Raigad district. This quaint fishing village was once inhabited by the Africans called Siddis who were brought to India by the slave traders. The most famous landmark here is the Janjira Fort that stands 3km out in the Arabian Sea. Built by the Siddi rulers it is famous for never being conquered by the British Portuguese or Marathas. Murud is a growing tourist spot famous for its scenic beaches ancient temples and medieval sea fort.
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