Purnagad Fort
Part of Malabar sea coast
Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra
Purnagad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Purnagad Fort
Purnagad Fort
Coordinates16°48′28.9″N 73°18′53.7″E / 16.808028°N 73.314917°E / 16.808028; 73.314917
TypeSea fort
Height300 ft.
Site information
Owner IndiaGovernment of India
Controlled by Maratha
 India (1947-)
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsStone

Purnagad Fort is a fort located 25 km from Ratnagiri, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is very small but an important fort in Ratnagiri district for Kanhoji Angre's Navy that evolved as the modern Indian Navy. The Fort is spread over 22 acres and located on a northern hill on Muchkundi River.

History

The fort is known as one of the bases of Kanhoji Angre's ports. It was used to defend and raid British forces and used for trade with other Europeans. According to some people, it was constructed by the king Shivaji while others give credit to maratha Admiral[1] Kanhoji Angre.[2] This fort exacted less revenue during Peshwa regime.[3]

Places to see

The fort is built using the Black basalt rock and is rectangular in shape. There is a Maruti Idol at the entrance gate. On the entrance gate, Sun-Moon and Ganapati are carved in the stone. Inside the fort is a Holy Basil stand and ruins of the buildings. The other gate opens on the sea side with wonderful view. There are steps to climb a decent height where the Flag stands with a delightful view of ocean and Purnagad Beach that have a history of a firm reign of Kanhoji Angre's Naval powers.[4]

16°48′28.9″N 73°18′53.7″E / 16.808028°N 73.314917°E / 16.808028; 73.314917

See also

References

  1. ↑ LT GEN K. J., SINGH (5 November 2018). "As NDA cadet, I was witness to Vice Admiral Awati's kindness". ThePrint.In. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  2. ↑ "Ratnagiri......Purnagad Fort". Ratnagiriinfo.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "The Gazetteers Department - RATNAGIRI". Archived from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Purnagad, Sahyadri, Shivaji, Trekking, Marathi, Maharastra". Trekshitiz.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
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