Complex sentence: It was constructed by Bhonsales of Sawantwadi in the 17th century, to defend against the Maratha attacks, it gives a good view of the surrounding river and land.
Split into simpler sentences: It was constructed by the Bhonsles of Sawantwadi in the 17th century, to defend against the Maratha attacks. From there, one can get a good view of the surrounding river and land.