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{{Short description|Historical fort in India}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}} | ||
'''Padmadurg''', also known as '''Kasa fort''', is one of five historical sea forts built by [[ | {{Infobox military installation | ||
|name = Padmadurg | |||
|partof = [[Raigad Fort]] | |||
|location = [[Raigad district|Raigad]], [[Maharastra]], [[India]] | |||
|image = File:Surrounded_by.jpg | |||
|image_size = 220px | |||
|caption = | |||
|map_type = India | |||
|map_size = 250px | |||
|map_caption = | |||
|type = [[Fort]] | |||
|coordinates = {{coord|18|19|19.71|N|72|55|57.53|E|type:landmark|display=inline}} | |||
|code = | |||
|built = 16th century | |||
|builder = [[Maratha empire]] | |||
|materials = [[Sandstone]] and lime mortar | |||
|height = | |||
|used = | |||
|demolished = | |||
|condition = Ruins | |||
|ownership = [[Government of India]] | |||
|open_to_public = Yes | |||
|controlledby = {{flagcountry|Maratha Empire}} <small>(16th century–18th century)</small><br />{{flagcountry|British India}}<small>(19th century–1947)</small><br />{{flagcountry|India}} <small>(1947–present)</small> | |||
|garrison = | |||
|current_commander = | |||
|commanders = | |||
|occupants = | |||
|battles = | |||
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}} | |||
'''Padmadurg''', also known as '''Kasa fort''', is one of five historical sea forts built by [[Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] and located in [[Raigad District]] [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It was built by the Marathas to challenge another seaport, [[Janjira State|Janjira]] which was controlled by the [[Siddi]]s.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Murud-Janjira & Padmadurg Fort: Keepers of the Konkan coast |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/travel/murud-janjira-padmadurg-fort-keepers-of-the-konkan-coast/articleshow/72951462.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-01-24}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Restoration== | ==Restoration== | ||
The fort is included in the protected monuments list of [[Archaeological Survey of India]], but as on 2011, the fort and the area is in neglected state and ASI is unable take restoration work for want of resources.<ref name=shamble/> During cleanup activities in 2012, ASI authorities found around 250 cannonballs of historical value.<ref>{{cite news|title=Over 250 old cannon balls were discovered by archaeological officials at Padmadurg Fort near Murud, Raigad district. Further research and investigation is on in this regard|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Over-250-old-cannon-balls-were-discovered-by-archaeological-officials-at-Padmadurg-Fort-near-Murud-Raigad-district-Further-research-and-investigation-is-on-in-this-regard-/articleshow/17183741.cms|access-date=23 July 2015|work=The Times of India|date=11 November 2011}}</ref> | The fort is included in the protected monuments list of [[Archaeological Survey of India]], but as on 2011, the fort and the area is in neglected state and ASI is unable take restoration work for want of resources.<ref name=shamble/> During cleanup activities in 2012, ASI authorities found around 250 cannonballs of historical value.<ref>{{cite news|title=Over 250 old cannon balls were discovered by archaeological officials at Padmadurg Fort near Murud, Raigad district. Further research and investigation is on in this regard|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Over-250-old-cannon-balls-were-discovered-by-archaeological-officials-at-Padmadurg-Fort-near-Murud-Raigad-district-Further-research-and-investigation-is-on-in-this-regard-/articleshow/17183741.cms|access-date=23 July 2015|work=The Times of India|date=11 November 2011}}</ref> | ||
When Maratha King | When Maratha King Shivaji decided to take on the Siddis of Janjira, his admiral, Daulat Khan, built this fort on an island next to Janjira. The rock, on which the fort was built, was called Kasa and the fort was named Padmadurg. The fort has six [[bastions]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Forts in Maharashtra}} | {{Forts in Maharashtra}} | ||
{{Coord|18.322135|N|72.932755|E|region:IN|display=title}} | {{Coord|18.322135|N|72.932755|E|region:IN|display=title}} | ||