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| Ratnadurg Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Konkan Coast | |
| Ratnagiri district,Maharashtra | |
 Entrance of Ratnadurg Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Sea Fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by | Bijapur(1521–1594) Maratha Empire (1670–1818) United Kingdom
 India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Ratnadurg Fort Shown withinMaharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 16°59′46.3″N73°16′13″E / 16.996194°N 73.27028°E /16.996194; 73.27028 |
| Height | 200 Ft. |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Laterite Stone |
Ratnagiri Fort, also calledRatnadurg Fort orBhagawati Fort, is a fort located 2 km fromRatnagiri, inRatnagiri district, ofMaharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Ratnagiri district. The fort is a main tourist attraction due to the Bhagawati Temple inside the fort.
This fort was built during the Bahamani period. In 1670 Maratha emperorShivaji won the fort from the hands of Adil Shah of Bijapur.[1] 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 maratha admiralKanhoji Angre in 1750–1755. Dhondu Bhaskar Pratinidhi did some minor repairs to the fort duringPeshwa regime (1755–1818).[2] The fort was later won by the British in 1818. The temple of Bhagavati was renovated in 1950.[3]
The nearest town isRatnagiri. The fort is at walkable distance from the town. A wide road leads to the entrance gate of the fort. It takes about an hour to have a walk around the fort.
The lighthouse is situated on one side of the fort. Inside the fort is Bhagawati temple, a pond and a well. There is a cave below the fort. The strongest of all the bastion is Rede Buruj.
16°59′46.3″N73°16′13″E / 16.996194°N 73.27028°E /16.996194; 73.27028
