Revdanda Fort

Revdanda Fort (in Portuguese "Fortaleza de Chaul") is located in Revdanda, Maharashtra, India.

Revdanda Fort
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Site information
Type	Island fort
Owner	Government of India
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Ruins
Location
Revdanda Fort Shown within Maharashtra
Coordinates	18°32′49.8″N 72°55′39.7″E
Site history
Built	1524
Built by	Captain Soj
Materials	Stone

Outer walls of Revdanda fort as seen from Revdanda beach.

The fort is located at the mouth of the Kundalika River. It is easily accessible by road. The Alibag-Murud road passes through the fort. Earlier the fort was guarded on three sides by creek water. The main entrance is from the southern side.

History

This fort was built by Portuguese Capt. Soj, and completed in 1524.^[1][2] It was in the control of Portuguese till 1806 when it was captured by Marathas. Finally it was captured by British in 1818.