Dronagiri Fort

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TypeHill fort
OwnerGovernment of India
Opento
thepublic
Yes
ConditionRuins
Dronagiri Fort
Navi Mumbai, Raigad district, Maharashtra
Fort seen from Uran square
Site information
TypeHill fort
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Location
Dronagiri Fort is located in Maharashtra
Dronagiri Fort
Dronagiri Fort
Shown within Maharashtra
Location of Dronagiri Fort within Navi Mumbai
Coordinates18°52′01″N 72°56′09.3″E / 18.86694°N 72.935917°E / 18.86694; 72.935917
Site history
BuiltUnknown
MaterialsStone
Demolished1818

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.

The church on the fort
The main gate fort
Water tank on the fort
Bastion on the fort

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]

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