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The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.
The Murud-Janjira Fort was built in the late 15th century by the Siddi dynasty, descendants of African slaves and Arab merchants who settled in the region. It was strategically important for coastal defense and maritime controls, with its location making it difficult for enemies to launch direct attacks.
The fort's architecture and design were renowned for their strength and resilience. High walls, bastions, and cannons made it virtually impregnable, earning it a reputation as one of the most formidable forts in India.
The Siddis of Murud-Janjira were skilled sailors and commanded a powerful fleet of ships. They used the fort as a base for maritime activities, including piracy and trade, exerting influence over the surrounding coastal areas. Despite attempts by the British East India Company to capture the fort, it remained unconquered throughout the colonel period.
Sources: Wikipedia, ChatGPT
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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.
Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.
In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.