Mirjan Fort of Uttara Kannada near Gokarna | Karnataka Tourism | Steps Together

Mirjan fort of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka is one of the rarest forts situated in the coastal part of Karnataka. In this short video, we quickly introduce to this beautiful small Mirjan fort.
Mirjan fort is 157 Kms from Udupi, 120 Kms from Kundapura, 12 Kms From Kumta and 21 Kms from Gokarna.
Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM
Even though there is no firm evidence on the construction period of the fort, it is believed that Ruler of Pond, Shareeff-Ul-Mulk (1608-1640 CE) under the command of the Adil Shahi Sultan of Bijapur constructed this fort.
Another version of history suggests that the Mirjan Fort was built initially by Tuluva-Saluva clan Queen Chennabhairadevi (queen of Gersoppa ) between 1552 to 1606 CE.
Queen Chennabhairadevi ruled for 54 years under the protection of the Vijayanagara Empire
During her rule, pepper, betel nut, and nutmeg were shipped to Europe and the Middle East from the ports of Malpe, Bidnoor, Mirjan, Honnavar, Ankola and Karwar.
She was given the name, "The Pepper Queen or Raina da Pimenta' by Portuguese.
She is believed to have lived in the fort for a considerable amount of time.
Fort has 11 circular sloping bastions all-around. Above the walls are series of merlons and gun holes (100 holes) are provided in between.
Mirjana fort is spread in an area of 11.8 acres and has four entrances
It is built out of laterite blocks. The top of the wall has a small path enough for a man to walk over.
Mirjana Fort is a fine blend of Islamic and Portuguese architecture and technology.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Reaching Mirjan Fort
01:34 - Mirjan Fort
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