Takmak fort
| Takmak Fort | |
|---|---|
| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government |
| Controlled by | Portugal (1594-1739) Maratha Empire (1739-1817)
|
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
Takmak Fort Shown within Maharashtra Takmak Fort Takmak Fort (India) | |
| Coordinates | 19°33′51″N 72°56′37″E / 19.564076°N 72.943476°E |
| Height | 1899 ft[1] |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Basalt Stone |
Takmak Fort is located in Palghar taluka of Palghar district in Maharashtra. The fort is situated on a north-south hill spur ending in a steep rise. The fort is in a ruined state with few remains of fortification. This is a fort located 60 km (37 mi) from the city of Mumbai. For some time, this fort was in the possession of the Portuguese and it was captured by Maratha army after the Battle of Vasai in 1739. It was captured by British Army in 1817.[2]
See also
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Marathi People
- Thing To Carry
References
- ^ trekshitiz. "Takmak fort". www.trekshitiz.com. trekshitiz. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ Pathak, Arunchandra S. "Takmak fort". cultural.maharashtra.gov.in. Govt. of Maharashtra. Retrieved 3 May 2020.