Purnagad

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{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{More citations needed|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox military installation
|name = Purnagad Fort
|partof = Malabar sea coast
|location = [[Ratnagiri district]], [[Maharashtra]]
|map_type=India Maharashtra
| map_size = 300
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]
|type = Sea fort
|coordinates = {{coord|16|48|28.9|N|73|18|53.7|E}}
|materials = Stone
|height = 300 ft.
|used =
|condition = Ruins
|ownership = {{flagcountry|India}}Government of India
|open_to_public = Yes
|controlledby = {{flagcountry|Maratha Empire}} <br />{{flagcountry|India}} (<small>1947-</small>)
}}

'''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<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://theprint.in/opinion/as-nda-cadet-i-was-witness-to-vice-admiral-awatis-kindness/145378/ |title=As NDA cadet, I was witness to Vice Admiral Awati's kindness |last=LT GEN K. J. |first=SINGH |website=ThePrint.In |date=5 November 2018 |access-date=7 November 2018}}</ref> [[Kanhoji Angre]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ratnagiriinfo.com/tourism/purnagad_fort.html |title=Ratnagiri......Purnagad Fort |website=Ratnagiriinfo.com |access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref> This fort exacted less revenue during Peshwa regime.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Purngad.html |title=Archived copy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318081742/https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Purngad.html |archive-date=18 March 2016 |access-date=30 July 2017}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Purnagad-Trek-P-Alpha.html |title=Purnagad, Sahyadri, Shivaji, Trekking, Marathi, Maharastra |website=Trekshitiz.com |access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref>

{{Coord|16|48|28.9|N|73|18|53.7|E|display=title}}

==See also==
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]]
* [[List of forts in India]]
* [[Maritime history of Europe]]
* [[Shivaji]]
* [[Marathi people|Marathi People]]
* [[Portuguese India]]
* [[Maratha Navy]]
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]
* [[Maratha War of Independence]]
* [[Battles involving the Maratha Empire]]
* [[Maratha Army]]
* [[Maratha titles]]
* [[Military history of India]]
* [[List of people involved in the Maratha Empire]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Forts in Maharashtra}}
{{MarathaEmpire}}
{{Portuguese overseas empire}}

[[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]]
[[Category:Forts in Ratnagiri district]]
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Konkan]]
[[Category:Former populated places in India]]
[[Category:Maritime history of England| ]]

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