Devgad Fort, also called Janjira Devgad Fort, is a fort located 5 km from Devgad town, in Sindhudurg district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Sindhudurg district. The fort is surrounded by sea from three side and to the south it is attached to the land.
| Devgad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Konkan Coast | |
| Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra | |
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  Devgad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 16°23′13.7″N 73°22′20.1″E / 16.387139°N 73.372250°E |
| Type | Sea Fort 16°23'13.7"N 73°22'20.1"E |
| Height | 250 Ft. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha Confederacy (1729–1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Laterite Stone |
History
editThis fort was built by Dattajirao Angre in the year 1729. This fort was under the control of Kanhoji Angre for a longer period. Walter Brown of East India Company had tried to capture this fort with the help of Wadikar Sawants, however he suffered great losses in the pursuit.[1] After the fall of Maratha empire, in April 1818 this fort was taken by a detachment of IV Rifles of British under the Colonel Imlack. [2]
Features
editThe lighthouse is situated on one side of the fort. Inside the fort is Ganesh temple, three cannons and the Bastions are in good state.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Trekshitiz. "Devgad Fort". www.trekshitiz.com. Trekshitiz. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ The Maharashtra state Gazetteers-Ratnagiri District (25 December 2006). Devgad. Mumbai: Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 26 December 2019.