Vijaygad Fort
Vijaygad Fort / (Marathi: विजयगड किल्ला) is a fort located 60 km from Chiplun, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is located north of the Jaigad Fort on the northern bank of shastri river creek.
Vijaygad Fort | |
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विजयगड किल्ला | |
Part of Konkan Coast | |
Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | |
Vijaygad Fort | |
Coordinates | 17°18′14.8″N 73°14′26.5″E |
Type | Sea Fort |
Height | MSL. |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Laterite Stone |
History
Much less history is known about this fort. It is a small fort about an acre in area, it is surrounded by a ditch on the three sides. In 1862 the walls were found to be in ruins and had only one gun. there was no garrison and no water[1].
How to reach
The nearest town is Chiplun and Guhagar. The fort is close to village Tavsal. A wide motorable road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about 10 minutes to have a walk around the fort.
Places to see
There is one entrance gate in the fort with some fortification.
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See also
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Marathi People
- Maratha Navy
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- Military history of India
- List of people involved in the Maratha Empire
References
- "Gazetteer Of The Bombay Presidency - Ratnagiri And Savantvadi". Gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
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