Dronagiri Fort
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| Dronagiri Fort | |
|---|---|
| Navi Mumbai, Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
Fort seen from Uran square | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
Shown within Maharashtra | |
![]() Location of Dronagiri Fort within Navi Mumbai | |
| Coordinates | 18°52′01″N 72°56′09.3″E / 18.86694°N 72.935917°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | Unknown |
| Materials | Stone |
| Demolished | 1818 |
Dronagiri Fort is a fort in Navi Mumbai's Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.
The fort is situated on the top of the hill which is close to Uran town in Raigad district. The fort is accessible in all seasons. The trek to the fort is simple and safe. Being close to Uran and Karanja, the fort was strategic importance since old times. The entire hill is densely covered with forest.




History
The fort was under the rule of Yadav of Devgiri. In 1530, the fort was repaired by the Portuguese. In 1535, the father Antono-de-porto constructed three churches Nosa senhora, N.S.Da Penha and Sam Francisco.[1] In the 16th century the fort was captured by Adilshah and was in his control for some period. Finally it passed to the hand of British. On 10 March 1739, the fort was captured by Manaji Angre along with the Uran (Daurnagar) fort.[2]
