Ratnadurga /Ratnagiri Fort Maharashtra
Ratnadurga Fort Maharashtra This fort is in Giridurga type. This fort in Konkan hill district of Ratnagiri district.Just 2-3 km from Ratnagiri city Rathnadurga above has been the main attraction for tourists. Because of the beautiful Bhagwati temple on it, Ratnadurga is very close to the city of Ratnagiri due to its spectacular view of the sea and the subway to the sea, which is built on the hill of Arabian Sea. The size of the fort is like a riverbed and the area is 120 acres. Ratnadurga is surrounded by the sea on all sides and has land on the southeast side. At the foot of the fort, Mirakarwada is a port. History This fort was built during the Bahamani period. In 1670 Shivaji Maharaj won the fort from the hands of Adil Shah of Bijapur. King Shivaji Maharaj had built protecting towers on two commanding points, one at the south and the other near the old court house. The Citadel defense was improved by Kanhoji Angre in 1750-1755. Dhondu Bhaskar Pratinid...