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Fattegad is a fort located 15 km from Dapoli, in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is one of three forts built to guard the Suvarnadurg fort; the other two are Goa fort and Kanakdurg.
| Fattegad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Konkan Coast | |
| Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | |
  Fattegad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 17°48′55.9″N 73°05′26.2″E / 17.815528°N 73.090611°E |
| Type | Sea Fort |
| Height | MSL. |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  Maratha Confederacy (1670-1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Laterite Stone |
History
editThe fort was built by Khairiyat Khan during the Shivaji era. This fort was under the control of Tulaji Angre. Due to the rivalry between Peshwa and Tulaji, a combined efforts were made by British and the Peshwa against Tulaji. The fort was captured by Captain James and handed over to Peshwas. In 1817, British forces captured the fort from the Peshwas.[1]
Nearby places
editThe nearest town is Dapoli. The fort is at walkable distance from the Harne town. A wide motorable road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about half an hour to have a walk around the fort.
Appearance
editThe fort is in a dilapidated state. The only parts of the fort left standing are the walls and the bridge joining with Kanakdurg.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fattegad, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com.