Revdanda fort

Revdanda Fort
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Revdanda Fort
Coordinates 18°32′49.8″N 72°55′39.7″E / 18.547167°N 72.927694°E / 18.547167; 72.927694
Type Island fort
Site information
Owner Government of India
Open to
the public
Yes
Condition Ruins
Site history
Built 1524
Built by Captain Soj
Materials Stone
Outer walls of Revdanda forst as seen from Revdanda beach.

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

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] It was in the control of Portuguese till 1806 when it was captured by Marathas. Finally it was captured by British in 1818.

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