| Devgad Fort | |
| Partof: | Konkan Coast |
| Location: | Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra |
| Map Type: | India Maharashtra |
| Map Size: | 300 |
| Type: | Sea Fort 16°23'13.7"N 73°22'20.1"E |
| Coordinates: | 16.3871°N 73.3723°W |
| Materials: | Laterite Stone |
| Height: | 250 Ft. |
| Condition: | Ruins |
| Ownership: | Government of India |
| Open To Public: | Yes |
| Controlledby: | (1729–1818)
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Devgad Fort, also called Janjira Devgad Fort, is a fort located 5 km from Devgad town, in Sindhudurg district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Sindhudurg district. The fort is surrounded by sea from three side and to the south it is attached to the land.
This fort was built by Dattajirao Angre in the year 1729. This fort was under the control of Kanhoji Angre for a longer period. Walter Brown of East India Company had tried to capture this fort with the help of Wadikar Sawants, however he suffered great losses in the pursuit.[1] After the fall of Maratha empire, in April 1818 this fort was taken by a detachment of IV Rifles of British under the Colonel Imlack. [2]
The lighthouse is situated on one side of the fort. Inside the fort is Ganesh temple, three cannons and the Bastions are in good state.
(1947-)