Takmak fort
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]
| Takmak Fort | |
|---|---|
| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
  Takmak Fort  Takmak Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19.564076°N 72.943476°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 1899 ft[1] |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government |
| Controlled by | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Portuguese Empire (1594-1739) Maratha (1739-1817)
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Basalt Stone |
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How to reach
The fort is accessible in all seasons. It takes about three hours to reach the fort entrance from the base village Sakwar. The trek route starts from the Ramkrishna Mission situated on the National Highway 48. The trek path passes along the narrow spur running north until the scarp, where it is steep. It takes another 30 minutes on an average to visit the entire fort.
Places to see
There is a cannon in good condition, however the rest of the fortification is ruined. There are few rock cut cisterns and remains of buildings on the fort.[1]
References
- trekshitiz. "Takmak fort". www.trekshitiz.com. trekshitiz. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- Pathak, Arunchandra S. "Takmak fort". www.cultural.maharashtra.gov.in. Govt. of maharashtra. Retrieved 3 May 2020.