Takmak fort explained

Takmak Fort
Location:Palghar district, Maharashtra
Map Type:India Maharashtra#India
Map Size:300
Type:Hill fort
Coordinates:19.5641°N 72.9435°W
Materials:Basalt Stone
Height:1899 ft[1]
Condition:Ruined
Ownership:Government
Open To Public:Yes
Controlledby: (1594-1739)
(1739-1817)

(1947-)

Takmak Fort is located in Palghar taluka of Palghar district in Maharashtra. The fort is situated on a north-south hill spur ending in a steep rise. The fort is in a ruined state with few remains of fortification. This is a fort located 60km (40miles) from the city of Mumbai. For some time, this fort was in the possession of the Portuguese and it was captured by Maratha army after the Battle of Vasai in 1739. It was captured by British Army in 1817.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: trekshitiz . Takmak fort . www.trekshitiz.com . trekshitiz . 3 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Pathak . Arunchandra S. . Takmak fort . cultural.maharashtra.gov.in . Govt. of Maharashtra . 3 May 2020.