Bhavangad Fort
Bhavangad Fort (Marathi: भवानगड किल्ला, Hindi: भवानगड क़िला, transliteration: Bhavа̄ngad Qilа̄) is a fort located 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 capture the Fort Bassein by Maratha Army.
| Bhavangad Fort | |
|---|---|
भवानगड किल्ला | |
| Part of Konkan coast | |
| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
  Bhavangad Fort  Bhavangad Fort | |
| 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
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Black Basalt Stone |
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History
This fort was built by Chimaji Appa to check the atrocities by Portuguese. This fort was built in 1737 rains with the help of 2000 laborers. This fort played a prominent role in the conquest of the fort Bassein.[1] This fort was captured by British in 1818.
Places to see
The Fort is in a dilapidated state. Few remains of the bastion, fort walls, and the water cistern are seen on the fort. There is a temple of Bhavangadeshwar temple on the highest point on the fort. It takes about an hour to walk around the parapet wall and visit all the places of the fort.