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词条 Ratnagiri Fort
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  1. History

  2. How to reach

  3. Places to see

  4. See also

  5. References

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| name = Ratnadurg Fort
| native_name = रत्नदुर्ग
| partof = Konkan Coast
|image = Ratnadurg Entrance.jpg
|caption = Entrance of Ratnadurg Fort
| location = Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra
| map_type=India Maharashtra
| map_size = 300
| map_caption = Shown within Maharashtra
| type = Sea Fort
| coordinates = {{coord|16|59|46.3|N|73|16|13|E}}
| materials = Laterite Stone
| height = 200 Ft.
| used =
| condition = Ruins
| ownership = Government of India
| open_to_public = Yes
| controlledby = {{noflag}}Bijapur (1521–1594)
{{flagcountry|Maratha Empire}} (1670–1818)
{{flagcountry|United Kingdom}}
  • {{flagicon image|Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg}} East India Company (1818–1857)
  • {{flagicon image|British Raj Red Ensign.svg}} British Raj (1857–1947)
{{flagcountry|India}} (1947-)
}}

Ratnagiri Fort, also called Ratnadurg Fort or Bhagawati Fort ({{lang-mr|रत्नदुर्ग }}), is a fort located 2 km from Ratnagiri, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Ratnagiri district. The fort is a main tourist attraction due to the Bhagawati Temple inside the fort.

History

This fort was built during the Bahamani period. In 1670 Shivaji Maharaj won the fort from the hands of Adil Shah of Bijapur.[1] King Shivaji Maharaj had built protecting towers on two commanding points, one at the south and the other near the old court house. The Citadel defense was improved by maratha Koli admiral[2] Kanhoji Angre in 1750–1755.[3] Dhondu Bhaskar Pratinidhi did some minor repairs to the fort during Peshwa regime (1755–1818). The Fort was later won by the British in 1818.The temple of Bhagavati was renovated in 1950.

How to reach

The nearest town is Ratnagiri. The fort is at walkable distance from the town. A wide motorable road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about an hour to have a walk around the fort.

Places to see

The lighthouse is situated on one side of the fort.Inside the fort is Bhagawati temple, a pond and a well. There is a cave below the fort. The strongest of all the bastion is Rede Buruj.

{{Coord|16|59|46.3|N|73|16|13|E|display=title}}

See also

  • 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

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1. ^{{cite web|url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Ratnadurg-Trek-R-Alpha.html|title=Ratnadurg, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra|website=Trekshitiz.com|accessdate=19 December 2018}}
2. ^{{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|date=|website=Theprint.in|archive-url=|archivedate=|dead-url=|accessdate=7 November 2018}}
3. ^[https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Ratnagiri.html] {{dead link|date=December 2018}}
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