Takmak fort
Takmak Fort is Located in Palghar taluka of Palghar district in Maharashtra. The fort is situated on a north-south hill spur ending in a steep rise. The fort is in a ruined stste with few remains of fortification.This is a fort located 50 km (31 mi) from the Thane city.For some time this fort was in the possession of the Portuguese and it was captured by Maratha army after the siege of Vasai in 1739. It was captured by British Army in 1817[2].
| Takmak Fort | |
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| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
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| Coordinates | 19.564076°N 72.943476°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 2000 Ft[1] |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government |
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| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Basalt Stone |
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How to reach
The fort is accessible in all seasons. It takes about two hours to reach the fort entrance from the base village Sakwar.The trek route starts from the Ramkrishna Mission situated on the Naional Highway48. The trek path passes along the narrow spur running north till the scarp where it is very steep. It takes another 30 minutes to visit the entire fort.
Places to see
The is a cannon in good condition, rest of the fortification is ruined. There are few rock cut cisterns and remains of buildings on the fort[1].
See also
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Marathi People
References
- trekshitiz. "Takmak fort". www.trekshitiz.com. trekshitiz. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- Pathak, Arunchandra S. "Takmak fort". www.cultural.maharashtra.gov.in. Govt. of maharashtra. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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