Bhavangad Fort
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Bhavangad Fort (Marathi: भवानगड किल्ला, Hindi: भवानगड क़िला, transliteration: Bhavа̄ngad Killa) is a fort located at Saphale - Madhukar Nagar 3 km from village Kelve, in Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in very dilapidated condition. The outer walls, steps, parapets, bastions etc. were built without using limestone at many places. This fort was built to by Shrimant Chimaji Appa Peshave to capture the Fort Bassein by Maratha Army.
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Bhavangad Fort | |
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भवानगड किल्ला | |
Part of Konkan coast | |
Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 19°35′03.4″N 72°44′47.9″E |
Type | Sea Fort |
Height | 165 ft |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Maratha (1737-1818) United Kingdom
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Black Basalt Stone |
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