Vijaygad Fort Explained

Vijaygad Fort
Native Name:विजयगड किल्ला
Partof:Konkan Coast
Location:Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra
Map Type:India Maharashtra
Map Size:300
Type:Sea Fort
Coordinates:17.3041°N 73.2407°W
Materials:Laterite Stone
Height:MSL.
Condition:Ruins
Ownership:Government of India
Open To Public:Yes

Vijaygad Fort / (Marathi: विजयगड किल्ला ) is a fort located 60 km from Chiplun, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is located north of the Jaigad Fort on the northern bank of shastri river creek.

History

Much less history is known about this fort. It is a small fort about an acre in area, it is surrounded by a ditch on the three sides. In 1862 the walls were found to be in ruins and had only one gun. there was no garrison and no water.[1]

How to reach

The nearest town is Chiplun and Guhagar. The fort is close to village Tavsal. A wide motorable road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about 10 minutes to have a walk around the fort.

Places to see

There is one entrance gate in the fort with some fortification.

17.3041°N 73.2407°W

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gazetteer Of The Bombay Presidency - Ratnagiri And Savantvadi . Gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in . 2018-05-27.