Other Facts
1) Sir J Norman Lankier, a British scientist was observing a solar eclipse from this fort on 18th August 1868. It was during his observation that the Helium Gas was discovered on Sun in the form of a yellow flame! He named this as Helios which was later named as Helium. Vijaydurg can be credited as the place where Helium was discovered.
2) The fort has many monuments, now in ruins which show the characteristics of Maratha architecture. The food storage go down and court are such classic examples.
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