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|name = Ghosalegad Fort | |name = Ghosalegad Fort | ||
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|location = [[Raigad district]], [[Maharashtra]] | |location = [[Raigad district]], [[Maharashtra]] | ||
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|ownership = Government of India | |ownership = Government of India | ||
|open_to_public = Yes | |open_to_public = Yes | ||
}} | }}'''Ghosalegad Fort''' is located 8 km south of the [[Roha]] town on Roha-Bhalgaon-Murud road. This fort is in form of a narrow strip 20mt in width. This fort has a small hill with a narrow spur guarded by fortification. This fort served to keep watch on the enemy and the trade route from [[Maval]] to the sea ports around | ||
[[File:Ghosale6.jpg|thumb|Village Ghosale from the fort]] | [[File:Ghosale6.jpg|thumb|Village Ghosale from the fort]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:46, 24 July 2021
| Ghosalegad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
  Ghosalegad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 18°21′51.1″N 73°05′25.6″E / 18.364194°N 73.090444°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 260 M (850ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Ghosalegad Fort is located 8 km south of the Roha town on Roha-Bhalgaon-Murud road. This fort is in form of a narrow strip 20mt in width. This fort has a small hill with a narrow spur guarded by fortification. This fort served to keep watch on the enemy and the trade route from Maval to the sea ports around
History[edit]
It is not known about who built this fort. In the 16th century, this fort was under the control of Adilshah of Bijapur. King Shivaji won this fort in 1648.[1] This fort was encircled by troops of Siddhi of Janjira when Afzalkhan had tried to kill Shivaji Mahraj at Pratapgad, However, Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzalkhan and knowing this Siddhi also returned with the troops to Janjira. At times this fort was in control of Siddhi, Angre and Maratha rule. Finally, Col. Prother captured this fort in 1818.
Places to see[edit]
The long fortification around the narrow strip of Machi is in good condition. There are caves and rock-cut water cisterns around the Balekilla hill. There is an escape gate which connects the narrow wall of fortification. There are two idols of Sharabh laying near the main gate. The toilet block on the fortification is also seen. There is cannon on the western side of balekilla.
How to reach[edit]
There are regular state transport buses and private vehicles which run between Roha and Ghosale. The path from the temple goes straight to the main entrance of the fort. The trek route is of 15 minutes. There is a path that goes around the baklekilla but is very narrow and slippery. There is no place for a night halt on the fort.
Gallery[edit]
Cannon on the fort
Escape gate
Rock cut water cistern
Cave on the fort
Fort wall
References[edit]
- ↑ url=http:// trekshitiz.com/TREKSHITIZ/marathi/ Ghosalgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html
