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| Revdanda Fort | |
|---|---|
| Raigad district,Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Island fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Revdanda Fort Shown withinMaharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 18°32′49.8″N72°55′39.7″E / 18.547167°N 72.927694°E /18.547167; 72.927694 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1524 |
| Built by | Captain Soj |
| Materials | Stone |
Revdanda Fort (in Portuguese "Fortaleza de Chaul") is located inRevdanda,Maharashtra,India.
The fort is located at the mouth of theKundalika 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.
This fort was built by Portuguese Capt. Soj, and completed in 1524.[1][2] It was in the control of Portuguese till 1806 when it was captured by Marathas. Finally it was captured by British in 1818.