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Ratnadurg Fort
रत्नदुर्ग
Part of Konkan Coast
Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra
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Ratnadurg Fort
Coordinates 16°59′46.3″N 73°16′13″E / 16.996194°N 73.27028°E / 16.996194; 73.27028
Type Sea Fort
Height 200 Ft.
Site information
Owner Government of India
Controlled by

 Bijapur (1521–1594)
Flag of the Maratha Empire Maratha Empire (1670–1818)
Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom

  • Flag of the British East India Company (1801) East India Company (1818–1857)
  • British Raj Red Ensign British Raj (1857–1947)
Flag of India India (1947-)
Open to
the public
Yes
Condition Ruins
Site history
Materials Laterite Stone

Ratnagiri Fort, also called Ratnadurg Fort or Bhagawati Fort (Marathi language: रत्नदुर्ग), is a fort located 2 km from Ratnagiri, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Ratnagiri district. The fort is a main tourist attraction due to the Bhagawati Temple inside the fort.

History[]

This fort was built during the Bahamani period. In 1670 Shivaji Maharaj won the fort from the hands of Adil Shah of Bijapur.[1] King Shivaji Maharaj had built protecting towers on two commanding points, one at the south and the other near the old court house. The Citadel defense was improved by maratha Koli admiral[2] Kanhoji Angre in 1750–1755.[3] Dhondu Bhaskar Pratinidhi did some minor repairs to the fort during Peshwa regime (1755–1818). The Fort was later won by the British in 1818.The temple of Bhagavati was renovated in 1950.

How to reach[]

The nearest town is Ratnagiri. The fort is at walkable distance from the town. A wide motorable road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about an hour to have a walk around the fort.

Places to see[]

The lighthouse is situated on one side of the fort.Inside the fort is Bhagawati temple, a pond and a well. There is a cave below the fort. The strongest of all the bastion is Rede Buruj.

See also[]

References[]

Coordinates: 16°59′46.3″N 73°16′13″E / 16.996194°N 73.27028°E / 16.996194; 73.27028

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