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|name = Fattegad Fort | |name = Fattegad Fort | ||
|partof = Konkan Coast | |partof = Konkan Coast | ||
|location = [[Ratnagiri district]], [[Maharashtra]] | |location = [[Ratnagiri district]], [[Maharashtra]] | ||
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'''Fattegad''' | '''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. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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[[Category:Forts in Ratnagiri district]] | [[Category:Forts in Ratnagiri district]] | ||
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]] | [[Category:16th-century forts in India]] | ||
[[Category:Caves of Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Caves of Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Konkan]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Konkan]] | ||
[[Category:Former populated places in India]] | [[Category:Former populated places in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:00, 19 August 2022
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| 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 (1670-1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Laterite Stone |
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.
History[edit | edit source]
The 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 Angre, 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[edit | edit source]
The 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[edit | edit source]
The fort is in a dilapidated state. The only parts of the fort left standing are the walls and the bridge joining with Kanakdurg.
17°48′55.9″N 73°05′26.2″E / 17.815528°N 73.090611°E
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Kanhoji Angre
- Marathi People
- Maratha Navy
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- Battles involving the Maratha Empire
- Military history of India
- List of people involved in the Maratha Empire
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Fattegad, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". trekshitiz.com.