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Rangnagad Fort

Rangnagad Fort is famous for trekker delight In Kudal City District of Sindhudurg. Rangangad Fort is 20 km away from Kudal MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) Bus Stand.

History of Rangangad Fort

Rangangad Fort is built by Shilahar II King Bhoj's period in 1175 - 1212. Is shows that this fort is more than 800 years ago. Panhala was the capital of Shilhar. King Bhoj Built 15 forts in his career of them, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj won the Rangangad and joined Swaraj. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan on Pratapgad on 10 November 1659. After 18 days in 28 November 1659 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj won the Panhala Fort. Later, he won the Rangangad Fort alog with Pavangad, Vasantgad and Vishalgad. In 1695 Rajaram Maharaj was crowned on the Rangangad. The British captured this fort on 9 December 1844.

High - grade mortar buildings and fortification have suffered major losses. This fort is 50 miles away from Panhalgad in Kolhapur, whereas its elevation above Sea level is 2600 feet.

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Ambolgad Fort

Ambolgad village is near Jaitapur Nuclear Project in Ratnagiri District.

History of Ambolgad Fort

Ambolgad was built by Muskaji surrounding Arabian Sea. This fort Captured by Carnel Imlock in 1818. Total area of fort is approximately 1200 sq.meter. But Currently fort condition is very bad . A small part of the fortification and walls on the sea side are still visible. The Math of Gagangiri Maharaj is situated near the fort.

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Fattegad Fort

Fattegad is located 15 km from Dapoli City in Ratnagiri District. It is one of three forts built to guard for Suvarnadurg and other two Goa Fort - Ratnagiri District and Kanakdurg Fort.

History of Fattegad Fort

This fort was built by Khairiyat Khan. Fort was under control of Tulaji Angre. Due to rivalry between Peshwa and Angre a combined efforts were made by British and the Peshwa against Tulaji. This fort was captured by Captain James and Handed over to Peshwas in 1817. British forces captured the fort from the Peshwa's.

Today this fort is a dwelling place for the local fisherman.

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Terekhol Fort

Terekhol Fort is located in North of Goa at the mount of Tiracol river. Sometimes known as Tiracol Fort. We can reach by ferry from Querim 42 km from north of Panji.

History of Terekhol Fort

Terekhol fort built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle, he was king of Sawantwadi in 17th Centuary. Terekhol Fort is a beautiful fort, located at the northernmost tip of Goa, on top of a hill, at the confluence of the Terekhol (Tiracol) river with the Arabian Sea. The fort initially consisted of 12 guns, a barrack and a chapel.

The Portuguese, under general de Almeida conquered the fort in 1746 and set about building the church which still stands in the courtyard. Several skimishes on land followed and Fort Tiracol was finally surrendered to the Portuguese on 23 November 1746.

In 1961, Goa was liberated from the Portuguese by the Indian Government. On 17 February 1819, following the defeat of the Marathas, a treaty was signed by Raja Bhonsle Khem Sawant of Sawantwadi who recognised British suzerainty. this treaty effectively abolished the strategic importance of the fort, as it became an enclave in territory controlled by British allies.

On 15 August 1954, Satyagrahis protesting Portuguese rule entered Goa from three different directions - one of which was from the North to Fort Tiracol, which was occupied and flew the Indian Flag for a day before they were captured and imprisoned.

The fort has a 100 year old church inside it by the name of "St. Anthony". It is not open for the public for visit. The remains of the fort are now converted into a Hotel by the name of "Terekhol Fort Heritage".

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Mormagoa Fort

Mormugao Fort located in North of Vasco Da Gama Town and its close to Mormugao Port. It is Goa main Port.

HIstory of Mormugao Port

Mormugao Fort was built by Portuguese in 1624. It was considered as one of the major costal fort and Shield from invasion from Maratha's. The Mormugao Fort covered a total region of six miles in circumference, contained towering bulwarks, three magzines, five prisons, a chapel and quarters for the guard. It had 53 guns and a garrison with 4 officers, and was an important fortress on the western coast.

Though, much to see in the fort is not left apart from a Church and some strong walls. In old days, the Mormugao Port used to be an imperative port.

In 1683, the Portuguese in Goa were in grave danger from the Maratha's. Almost certain defeat was averted when Shambhaji. Suddenly lifted siege and rushed to defend his own kingdom from the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

The Maratha warriors continued to attack the town and the fort and finally the Portuguese gave up the township in preference for the Old Goa.

The fort near the internationally famous Mormugao Harbour was built to protect the harbour. Ever since it was accorded the status of a Major Port in 1963.

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Corjuem Fort

Corjuem Fort is one of the oldest fort and it's located on the Island of Corjeum in Goa. Distance of the Corjuem Fort 4 km from Aldona Village. It was a military fortress for the defense of Portuguese India. It's smallest fort from other Goa's Forts. The fort provides a beautiful view of the island and demonstrates its strategic importance.

History of Corjuem Fort

The Corjuem fort was built in 1705. It was erected in the island of Goa. It can be stated that the fort was initially occupied by the Bhonsles. However, during the tenure of the Portuguese viceroy in Goa he fort was taken over by the people of the Portuguese origin. The fort was subsequently rebuilt by the Portuguese to boost up defenses along Panji. The fort lost its strategic significance in 1834 and hence was abandoned.

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Cabo De Rama Fort

Cabo De Rama Fort is located in Canacona, South Goa distance of 30 km from Margo. Cabo De Rama is said to have been built by Hindu rulers and named after the Hindu god Rama.

History of Cabo De Rama Fort

Fort name in honor of ancient Indian epic "Ramayan". It is believed that this place became a home to Rama and his beloved wife Sita during their fourteen-year exile from Ayodha.

The fortres on this site was held by various rulers for many years, and it was in 1763 that it was gained by the Portuguese from the King of Soonda and it renovated subsequently.

The cape is crowned with the fort since ancient times. The fortress was built by Hindu rulers, but during its dramatic history it passed from hands to hands - Muslims, Portuguese, English succeeded one another in the possession of this amazing architecture masterpiece.

The Portuguese equipped it with 21 guns and military barracks, as well as commandant quarters and a chapel. It was abandoned when the Portuguese left this place. Later, this fort housed a government prison till 1955 and was abandoned again.

The western side of the fortress, where the clifts drop sharply to the sea, provides a great view both to the north and south

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Shivgad Fort

Shivgad Fort is located Ghonsari, Phondaghat 89 Km from Kolhapur District. Phondaghat is route for Sindhudurg District from Kolhapur. Shivgad fort is surrounded by thick forest and hill shoes. The fort can also be trekked from base village Gadgesakhal which is below of Phondaghat.

History of Shivgad Fort

Dajipur Sanctuary is famous for the villagers on the border of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg District. The Shivgad Fort is not known in this sanctuary. Malvan, Abahara etc., The good coming from the harbor to the bottom were many ferries going to the market on the Sahyadri Plateau. The Shiva Gad was constructed to keep an eye on the Fonda Ghat from such a fenced area.

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Take National Highway NH-17 towards to Goa State from Kankavli and Sawantwadi Road from Kolhapur City and it's near by Vaibhavwadi city approximately 35 km.

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Aguada Fort

Aguada Fort is located on Sinquerim beach in Goa. It is famous for Lighthouse is well preserved 17 centuary Portuguese for standing in Goa and overlooking the Arabian Sea. Aguada is a Portuguese word which means "Watering Place".

History of Aguada Fort

Aguada Fort was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and Marathas. During its use, ships would stop at the lower fort for supplies and water. Fort Aguada is locates a top of Hilltop near the mouth of Mandovi River. The most feared threat for the Portuguese came from the Europeans in the east, which came true when a Dutch squadron approached the Mandovi in 1604. In 1606, they returned back and settled at the entrance of the river, blocking the harbour and preventing the entry of departure of all the ships.

Aguada fort is housed by a 4 story Portuguese lighthouse, erected in 1864, which is the oldest of its kind in Asia. The lighthouse in no longer in use, having been replaced by a new one constructed recently. It has the capacity of storing 2,376,000 gallons of water, one of the biggest freshwater storage's of the time in whole of Asia. This fort is divide into two segments the upper part acted as fort and watering station, while the lower part served as a safe berth for Portuguese ships.

Aguada fort is the larger fort in Goa and covers the entire peninsula at the south western tip of Bardez Taluka. A part of the fort is converted into a Central Jail and a Luxury beach resort. Two Famous hotels is also closed which is Taj Holiday Village and The Fort Aguada Hotel. It was originally a part of the Fort now has been converted into a resort.

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Chapora Fort

Chapora Fort is located in Bardez near from Mapusa city. It rises high above the river of Chapora River. The Chapora Fort is one of the prime attraction of Goa. This fort built by Portuguese in 1617. It is a pleasant place to wander that offers fantastic views north across the Chapora river to Pernem (Pedne), south over Vagator Beach and also far out the Arabian Sea in the West.

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Jaigad Fort

Jaigad Fort also called Zyguhr in British records. Jaigad Fort is located Peninsula in Ratmagiri District and 14 Km from Ganpatipule Temple. It overlook a bay formed where Shashtri river enters the Arabian Sea. A jetty port agency and lighthouse is nearby location.

History of Jaigad Fort

Jaigad fort built by Bijapur King in16th Century. After is pass to Naiks of Sangmeshwar. although Adilshah tried to earn the fort many times, but he dint success. Later, during 1695, Kanhoji Angre had this fort during the Anglo-Maratha war of 1818. This fort was easily found by British. Located on the north side of the village, this fort is surrounded by Arabian Sea water on both side of North, East and West side. The southern Dindi and west thieves can enter the fort through the door. The area spread over 12 acres if area and is still in strong condition. the fort is structured in both the fort and the fort Balakila is the main gate. The fort has a strong fortification made of "Yamba Stone".

The fort has a total 28 bastions and can be looked at by the beauty of the Arabian sea. there are some wells, caves and stone pillars in the fort.

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Mandangad Fort

Mandangad is Situated in Ratnagiri District. Mandangad is hilly coastal zone. The Arabian Sea is 35 Km from Mandangad.

History of Mandangad

Madangad is a two peaked hill fort also known by the same name i.e, Mandangad (also called as Chitradurga Fort). Mandangad was built in 12th Centuary during the regin of the Shilhara dynasty. It was built by King Bhoj II. When Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj defeated Kartalbhkhan and was marching towards Dabhol, Mandangad was along the way. After Hearing this news Jaswantrao Dalvi ran away from this fort to Shingarpur and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took Mandangad Fort without a fight. It was held by Kanhoji Angre before captured by British in 1818.

Mandangad and Bankot forts were built to Safeguard the trade through the Savitri River, which was as important trade route. The mazar of Saint Dawood Khan and many Muslim graves are there. A Ganpati temple and two ponds are present inside the fort, The tank is also known as "Thorla Talao" (Big Lake).

In the past, trade was run through small ships. These ships can be brought inside the river deep. As the river's water is stable compared to the sea, it is easy to fluctuate the material from the banks of the river. Savitri river meets the Sea at Bankot. The river is wide this area. This is why the ancient time of this river trade with foreign trade to protect this trade route, the forts of Bankot and Mandangad were produced.

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