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	[[File:View of Sadashivgad Hill fort from the Kali River Bridge.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|View of Sadashivgad Hill fort from the [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali River]] Bridge.]]'''Sadashivgad''' is a village located in [[Karwar]], [[Uttara Kannada]] district, in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]]. Significant and picturesque, it is now a popular tourist destination located by the [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali river]] bridge, which has been built at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea.		[[File:View of Sadashivgad Hill fort from the Kali River Bridge.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|View of Sadashivgad Hill fort from the [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali River]] Bridge.]]'''Sadashivgad''' or '''Sadashivagada''' is a village located in [[Karwar]], [[Uttara Kannada]] district, in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]]. Significant and picturesque, it is now a popular tourist destination located by the [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali river]] bridge, which has been built at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea.

	==Geography ~~& Structure~~==		==Geography and structure==
	The fort was built on an old fortified site on the north bank of Kali River where it meets the sea. It had about 8 meters high ramparts which were about 2 metres wide at the top. There were towers and openings for guns. The citadel was at the highest point. An outwork was on the west, near the sea at the base of the cliff and was appropriately called ''Pani Killa''. There was another outwork on the eastern slope. The citadel had single arched gateway.		The fort was built on an old fortified site on the north bank of Kali River where it meets the sea. It had about 8 meters high ramparts which were about 2 metres wide at the top. There were towers and openings for guns. The citadel was at the highest point. An outwork was on the west, near the sea at the base of the cliff and was appropriately called ''Pani Killa''. There was another outwork on the eastern slope. The citadel had single arched gateway.

	'''Samvargad''' was a very small fort, about 60 metres by 20 metres on top of a hillock east of Sadashivgad. It was a satellite fort guarding the former on its east ~~& north east~~. Very few ruins remain.		'''Samvargad''' was a very small fort, about 60 metres by 20 metres on top of a hillock east of Sadashivgad. It was a satellite fort guarding the former on its east and northeast. Very few ruins remain.

	==History==		==History==
	[[File:Kali bridge view from Nandangadda village.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|Sadashivgad Fort & [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali River]] Bridge view from [[Nandangadda]] village.]]		[[File:Kali bridge view from Nandangadda village.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|Sadashivgad Fort and [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali River]] Bridge view from [[Nandangadda]] village.]]

	===Etymology===		===Etymology===
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	Cintacora as known to the [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] was a very old port and was also known as Chitrakul(Chittakula) and Sindpur. When Sadashivgad was built in this area, the village also came to be known by that name.		Cintacora as known to the [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] was a very old port and was also known as Chitrakul(Chittakula) and Sindpur. When Sadashivgad was built in this area, the village also came to be known by that name.

	A fort existed at Cintacora which was captured and burnt by the Portuguese in 1510. They called it Pir fort due to the [[Muslim]] [[Dargah]](~~Tomb~~ of a Sufi ~~Saint Shahkaramuddin~~) they found there - & was known in [[Portuguese language]] as '''Forte de Piro or Pito'''.		A fort existed at Cintacora which was captured and burnt by the Portuguese in 1510. They called it Pir fort due to the [[Muslim]] [[Dargah]] (tomb of a Sufi saint Shah Karamuddin) they found there - and was known in [[Portuguese language\|Portuguese]] as '''Forte de Piro or Pito'''.

	The creek at the mouth of the Kali River was a trading center from early days. It came into greater prominence after Sadashivgad was built and the Portuguese realized the advantages of its sheltered harbor.		The creek at the mouth of the Kali River was a trading center from early days. It came into greater prominence after Sadashivgad was built and the Portuguese realized the advantages of its sheltered harbor.

	===Early ~~Trade~~===		===Early trade===
	In 1638 a rival English trading body, the '''Courteen Association''', established a factory at Karwar. [[Muslin]] was the chief commodity purchased but Karwar was also a source for [[Black pepper\|pepper]], [[cardamom]], cassier and coarse blue cotton cloth. Situated on India's west coast, 50 miles south-east of [[Goa]], Karwar was noted for its safe harbour. In 1649 the Courteen Association united with the Company and Karwar became a Company factory.		In 1638 a rival English trading body, the '''Courteen Association''', established a factory at Karwar. [[Muslin]] was the chief commodity purchased but Karwar was also a source for [[Black pepper\|pepper]], [[cardamom]], cassier and coarse blue cotton cloth. Situated on India's west coast, 50 miles south-east of [[Goa]], Karwar was noted for its safe harbour. In 1649 the Courteen Association united with the Company and Karwar became a Company factory.

	===Maratha ~~Influence~~===		===Maratha influence===
	Having marched from [[Bednore]] in the south, visiting on his way the sacred temple at [[Gokarna, India\|Gokarna]], [[Shivaji]] seized [[Ankola]] and the next day came to [[Karwar]] (then known as Kadwad).<ref>{{cite web\|title=The Great Maratha Warrior Shivaji's Karwar link\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-the-great-maratha-warrior-shivaji-s-karwar-link-1679491 \| publisher=DNA \| date=23 April 2012 \| first=M \| last=Raghuram \|access-date=30 March 2013}}</ref> Both the [[East India Company]] and Sher Shah, the sardar of [[Bijapur, Karnataka\|Bijapur]], were very much alarmed at this sudden development. They collected huge amount and offering it to Shivaji, prayed that they may be spared. Satisfied at the recognition of his authority, Shivaji crossed the Kali River and conquered Sadashivgad on 21 February 1665;		Having marched from [[Bednore]] in the south, visiting on his way the sacred temple at [[Gokarna, India\|Gokarna]], [[Shivaji]] seized [[Ankola]] and the next day came to [[Karwar]] (then known as Kadwad).<ref>{{cite web\|title=The Great Maratha Warrior Shivaji's Karwar link\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-the-great-maratha-warrior-shivaji-s-karwar-link-1679491 \| publisher=DNA \| date=23 April 2012 \| first=M \| last=Raghuram \|access-date=30 March 2013}}</ref> Both the [[East India Company]] and Sher Shah, the sardar of [[Bijapur, Karnataka\|Bijapur]], were very much alarmed at this sudden development. They collected huge amount and offering it to Shivaji, prayed that they may be spared. Satisfied at the recognition of his authority, Shivaji crossed the Kali River and conquered Sadashivgad on 21 February 1665;

	===Portuguese & East India Company ~~Rule~~===		===Portuguese and East India Company rule===

	Owing to the hostility of the Raja of [[Sundem\|Sonda]], the factory was closed in 1720 and was not reopened until 1750. War broke out in the meanwhile between the Portuguese and the Raja of Sonda. The Raja of Sonda had helped the English establish a factory in Karwar. This was not liked by the Portuguese. In May 1752 the Portuguese sent a fleet and captured the Sonda fort, Sadashivgad but was given back on restoration of peace when the Portuguese were allowed to build a fort at [[Bhatkal]]. The Portuguese claimed the monopoly of the Karwar trade and as they were in a position to enforce their claim, the English agent was withdrawn.		Owing to the hostility of the Raja of [[Sundem\|Sonda]], the factory was closed in 1720 and was not reopened until 1750. War broke out in the meanwhile between the Portuguese and the Raja of Sonda. The Raja of Sonda had helped the English establish a factory in Karwar. This was not liked by the Portuguese. In May 1752 the Portuguese sent a fleet and captured the Sonda fort, Sadashivgad but was given back on restoration of peace when the Portuguese were allowed to build a fort at [[Bhatkal]]. The Portuguese claimed the monopoly of the Karwar trade and as they were in a position to enforce their claim, the English agent was withdrawn.
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	It passed on to [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1793 and finally to the [[East India Company]] in 1799 after the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in which Tipu died.		It passed on to [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1793 and finally to the [[East India Company]] in 1799 after the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in which Tipu died.

	*In the [[Treaty of Mangalore]](1784) one finds reference of Karwar & Sadashivgad written as '''Carwar''' and '''Sadasewgude'''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|title=Project South Asia \|access-date=2009-08-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720142515/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|archive-date=2008-07-20 }}</ref>		*In the [[Treaty of Mangalore]](1784) one finds reference of Karwar and Sadashivgad written as '''Carwar''' and '''Sadasewgude'''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|title=Project South Asia \|access-date=2009-08-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720142515/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|archive-date=2008-07-20 }}</ref>
	*Karwar since the records of 1862, the time from which it fell under [[Bombay Presidency]], was described as the first rate harbor between [[Bombay]] & [[Colombo]].		*Karwar since the records of 1862, the time from which it fell under [[Bombay Presidency]], was described as the first-rate harbor between [[Bombay]] and [[Colombo]].

	==Current ~~Condition~~==		==Current condition==
	The fort is in ruins as most of it was pulled down by [[East India Company]] General Matthews in 1783. A road now runs between it and its satellite fort Samvargad.		The fort is in ruins as most of it was pulled down by [[East India Company]] Brigadier-General [[Richard Matthews (East India Company officer)\|Richard Matthews]] in 1783. A road now runs between it and its satellite fort Samvargad.

	Midway on the Sadashivagad hill is the many centuries old [[Shantadurga]] Temple, known for its serenity. From the peak of the hill~~, the~~ view of the ~~sun~~ setting in the [[Arabian ~~sea~~]]~~, is an experience in itself~~. The 17th century Dargah also attracts a lot of Muslim pilgrims.		Midway on the Sadashivagad hill is the many centuries old [[Shantadurga]] Temple, known for its serenity. From the peak of the hill people view the Sun setting in the [[Arabian Sea]]. The 17th century Dargah also attracts a lot of Muslim pilgrims.

	At a distance of approximately 2 km northwards a village lies by name Shiveshvar which got Fortress Kot Shiveshvar (mentioned in the [[Mangalore]] treaty between Tipu Sultan and the East India Company, as well as in earlier historical accounts) built exclusively for guarding the northern borders of Canara. It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate and subsequently, its fortunes were connected to the Sadashivgad Fort. This fort is in a shambles but the eastern gate, a Muslim graveyard, well and tunnel can still be seen.		At a distance of approximately 2 km northwards a village lies by name Shiveshvar which got Fortress Kot Shiveshvar (mentioned in the [[Mangalore]] treaty between Tipu Sultan and the East India Company, as well as in earlier historical accounts) built exclusively for guarding the northern borders of Canara. It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate and subsequently its fortunes were connected to the Sadashivgad Fort. This fort is in a shambles but the eastern gate, a Muslim graveyard, well and tunnel can still be seen.

	Another important village is Kadwad situated on the banks of tributary of the Kali River, from which the name 'Karwar' has been derived. At this location the British used to have a factory and it was an important trade port in earlier days. It also had a large Muslim population and a larger mosque which was frequented by traders from Arabia and Africa.		Another important village is Kadwad situated on the banks of tributary of the Kali River, from which the name 'Karwar' has been derived. At this location the British used to have a factory and it was an important trade port in earlier days. It also had a large Muslim population and a larger mosque which was frequented by traders from Arabia and Africa.

	The National Highway [[NH-66]] continues on a bridge built over Kali River and the road splits the Sadashivgad granite hill to connect Karnataka to Goa.		The National Highway [[National Highway 66 (India)\|NH-66]] continues on a bridge built over Kali River and the road splits the Sadashivgad granite hill to connect Karnataka to Goa.

	==Reaching Sadashivgad==		==Reaching Sadashivgad==

	===By ~~Train~~===		===By train===
	The closest railway stations are [[Karwar]] and [[Asnoti]]; though transport facilities are better available at the larger station of Karwar.		The closest railway stations are [[Karwar]] and [[Asnoti]]; though transport facilities are better available at the larger station of Karwar.

	===By ~~Road~~===		===By road===
	[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) buses as well as Goa state owned [[Kadamba Transport Corporation]] buses ply regularly on the [[NH-66]]. Apart from State transport, a number of private operators run their bus services on the same route.		[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) buses as well as Goa state owned [[Kadamba Transport Corporation]] buses ply regularly on the [[National Highway 66 (India)\|NH-66]]. Apart from State transport, a number of private operators run their bus services on the same route.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Karwar]]		* [[Karwar]]
	* [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali ~~river~~]]		* [[Kali River (Karnataka)\|Kali River]]
	* [[Asnoti]]		* [[Asnoti]]

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	===Maratha Influence===		===Maratha Influence===
	Having marched from [[Bednore]] in the south, visiting on his way the sacred temple at [[Gokarna, India\|Gokarna]], [[Shivaji]] seized [[Ankola]] and the next day came to [[Karwar]] (then known as Kadwad).<ref>{{cite web\|title=The Great Maratha Warrior ~~Shivaji’s~~ Karwar link\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-the-great-maratha-warrior-shivaji-s-karwar-link-1679491 \| publisher=DNA \| date=23 April 2012 \| first=M \| last=Raghuram \|access-date=30 March 2013}}</ref> Both the [[East India Company]] and Sher Shah, the sardar of [[Bijapur, Karnataka\|Bijapur]], were very much alarmed at this sudden development. They collected huge amount and offering it to Shivaji, prayed that they may be spared. Satisfied at the recognition of his authority, Shivaji crossed the Kali River and conquered Sadashivgad on 21 February 1665;		Having marched from [[Bednore]] in the south, visiting on his way the sacred temple at [[Gokarna, India\|Gokarna]], [[Shivaji]] seized [[Ankola]] and the next day came to [[Karwar]] (then known as Kadwad).<ref>{{cite web\|title=The Great Maratha Warrior Shivaji's Karwar link\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-the-great-maratha-warrior-shivaji-s-karwar-link-1679491 \| publisher=DNA \| date=23 April 2012 \| first=M \| last=Raghuram \|access-date=30 March 2013}}</ref> Both the [[East India Company]] and Sher Shah, the sardar of [[Bijapur, Karnataka\|Bijapur]], were very much alarmed at this sudden development. They collected huge amount and offering it to Shivaji, prayed that they may be spared. Satisfied at the recognition of his authority, Shivaji crossed the Kali River and conquered Sadashivgad on 21 February 1665;

	===Portuguese & East India Company Rule===		===Portuguese & East India Company Rule===
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	It passed on to [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1793 and finally to the [[East India Company]] in 1799 after the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in which Tipu died.		It passed on to [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1793 and finally to the [[East India Company]] in 1799 after the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in which Tipu died.

	*In the [[Treaty of Mangalore]](1784) one finds reference of Karwar & Sadashivgad written as '''Carwar''' and '''Sadasewgude'''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|access-date=2009-08-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720142515/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|archive-date=2008-07-20 }}</ref>		*In the [[Treaty of Mangalore]](1784) one finds reference of Karwar & Sadashivgad written as '''Carwar''' and '''Sadasewgude'''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|title=Project South Asia \|access-date=2009-08-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720142515/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm \|archive-date=2008-07-20 }}</ref>
	*Karwar since the records of 1862, the time from which it fell under [[Bombay Presidency]], was described as the first rate harbor between [[Bombay]] & [[Colombo]].		*Karwar since the records of 1862, the time from which it fell under [[Bombay Presidency]], was described as the first rate harbor between [[Bombay]] & [[Colombo]].

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[[File:View of Sadashivgad Hill fort from the Kali River Bridge.jpg|thumb|250px|View of Sadashivgad Hill fort from the [[Kali River (Karnataka)|Kali River]] Bridge.]]'''Sadashivgad''' is a village located in [[Karwar]], [[Uttara Kannada]] district, in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]]. Significant and picturesque, it is now a popular tourist destination located by the [[Kali River (Karnataka)|Kali river]] bridge, which has been built at the confluence of the river and the Arabian Sea.

==Geography & Structure==
The fort was built on an old fortified site on the north bank of Kali River where it meets the sea. It had about 8 meters high ramparts which were about 2 metres wide at the top. There were towers and openings for guns. The citadel was at the highest point. An outwork was on the west, near the sea at the base of the cliff and was appropriately called ''Pani Killa''. There was another outwork on the eastern slope. The citadel had single arched gateway.

'''Samvargad''' was a very small fort, about 60 metres by 20 metres on top of a hillock east of Sadashivgad. It was a satellite fort guarding the former on its east & north east. Very few ruins remain.

==History==
[[File:Kali bridge view from Nandangadda village.jpg|thumb|450px|Sadashivgad Fort & [[Kali River (Karnataka)|Kali River]] Bridge view from [[Nandangadda]] village.]]

===Etymology===
The fort was named Sadashivgad by Basavlingraj after his father Sadashivlingraj in 1715. They were chieftains of [[Sonda, Karnataka|Sonda]] who assumed the title of 'Raja' after incorporating Chittakula, Simveshwar (Angadi), [[Kadra]], [[Kadwad]], [[Ankola]] and some other parts of Canara. The old Karwar fort was pulled down and its material used to build Sadashivgad.

===Early history===
Cintacora as known to the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] was a very old port and was also known as Chitrakul(Chittakula) and Sindpur. When Sadashivgad was built in this area, the village also came to be known by that name.

A fort existed at Cintacora which was captured and burnt by the Portuguese in 1510. They called it Pir fort due to the [[Muslim]] [[Dargah]](Tomb of a Sufi Saint Shahkaramuddin) they found there - & was known in [[Portuguese language]] as '''Forte de Piro or Pito'''.

The creek at the mouth of the Kali River was a trading center from early days. It came into greater prominence after Sadashivgad was built and the Portuguese realized the advantages of its sheltered harbor.

===Early Trade===
In 1638 a rival English trading body, the '''Courteen Association''', established a factory at Karwar. [[Muslin]] was the chief commodity purchased but Karwar was also a source for [[Black pepper|pepper]], [[cardamom]], cassier and coarse blue cotton cloth. Situated on India's west coast, 50 miles south-east of [[Goa]], Karwar was noted for its safe harbour. In 1649 the Courteen Association united with the Company and Karwar became a Company factory.

===Maratha Influence===
Having marched from [[Bednore]] in the south, visiting on his way the sacred temple at [[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]], [[Shivaji]] seized [[Ankola]] and the next day came to [[Karwar]] (then known as Kadwad).<ref>{{cite web|title=The Great Maratha Warrior Shivaji’s Karwar link|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-the-great-maratha-warrior-shivaji-s-karwar-link-1679491 | publisher=DNA | date=23 April 2012 | first=M | last=Raghuram |access-date=30 March 2013}}</ref> Both the [[East India Company]] and Sher Shah, the sardar of [[Bijapur, Karnataka|Bijapur]], were very much alarmed at this sudden development. They collected huge amount and offering it to Shivaji, prayed that they may be spared. Satisfied at the recognition of his authority, Shivaji crossed the Kali River and conquered Sadashivgad on 21 February 1665;

===Portuguese & East India Company Rule===

Owing to the hostility of the Raja of [[Sundem|Sonda]], the factory was closed in 1720 and was not reopened until 1750. War broke out in the meanwhile between the Portuguese and the Raja of Sonda. The Raja of Sonda had helped the English establish a factory in Karwar. This was not liked by the Portuguese. In May 1752 the Portuguese sent a fleet and captured the Sonda fort, Sadashivgad but was given back on restoration of peace when the Portuguese were allowed to build a fort at [[Bhatkal]]. The Portuguese claimed the monopoly of the Karwar trade and as they were in a position to enforce their claim, the English agent was withdrawn.

It passed on to [[Tipu Sultan]] in 1793 and finally to the [[East India Company]] in 1799 after the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in which Tipu died.

*In the [[Treaty of Mangalore]](1784) one finds reference of Karwar & Sadashivgad written as '''Carwar''' and '''Sadasewgude'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-08-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720142515/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/docs/history/primarydocs/Tipu_Sultan/TreatyofMangalore1784.htm |archive-date=2008-07-20 }}</ref>
*Karwar since the records of 1862, the time from which it fell under [[Bombay Presidency]], was described as the first rate harbor between [[Bombay]] & [[Colombo]].

==Current Condition==
The fort is in ruins as most of it was pulled down by [[East India Company]] General Matthews in 1783. A road now runs between it and its satellite fort Samvargad.

Midway on the Sadashivagad hill is the many centuries old [[Shantadurga]] Temple, known for its serenity. From the peak of the hill, the view of the sun setting in the [[Arabian sea]], is an experience in itself. The 17th century Dargah also attracts a lot of Muslim pilgrims.

At a distance of approximately 2 km northwards a village lies by name Shiveshvar which got Fortress Kot Shiveshvar (mentioned in the [[Mangalore]] treaty between Tipu Sultan and the East India Company, as well as in earlier historical accounts) built exclusively for guarding the northern borders of Canara. It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate and subsequently, its fortunes were connected to the Sadashivgad Fort. This fort is in a shambles but the eastern gate, a Muslim graveyard, well and tunnel can still be seen.

Another important village is Kadwad situated on the banks of tributary of the Kali River, from which the name 'Karwar' has been derived. At this location the British used to have a factory and it was an important trade port in earlier days. It also had a large Muslim population and a larger mosque which was frequented by traders from Arabia and Africa.

The National Highway [[NH-66]] continues on a bridge built over Kali River and the road splits the Sadashivgad granite hill to connect Karnataka to Goa.

==Reaching Sadashivgad==

===By Train===
The closest railway stations are [[Karwar]] and [[Asnoti]]; though transport facilities are better available at the larger station of Karwar.

===By Road===
[[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) buses as well as Goa state owned [[Kadamba Transport Corporation]] buses ply regularly on the [[NH-66]]. Apart from State transport, a number of private operators run their bus services on the same route.

==Trivia==

* Sadashivgad used to be a popular word for native [[Konkani language|konkani]] speaking people travelling from [[Mumbai]] to [[Karwar]] before the advent of [[Konkan Railway]]. In local Konkani people, it is mostly referred to as simply 'Gad'.
* [[Jayshree Gadkar]] a noted [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] movie actress and a star of Marathi cinema in the 1960s was born in a [[konkani language|konkani]] speaking family at Kanasgiri village very close to Sadashivgad.

==See also==
* [[Karwar]]
* [[Kali River (Karnataka)|Kali river]]
* [[Asnoti]]

== References ==
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