Takmak fort
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TypeHill fort
OwnerGovernment
Controlledby
Portugal (1594-1739)
Maratha Empire (1739-1817)
India (1947-)
Portugal (1594-1739)
Maratha Empire (1739-1817)
East India Company (1817-1857)
British Raj (1857-1947)
India (1947-)Opento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
| Takmak Fort | |
|---|---|
| Palghar district, Maharashtra | |
 View from Takmak's first peak | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government |
| Controlled by | Portugal (1594-1739) Maratha Empire (1739-1817)
India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
  Takmak Fort Shown within Maharashtra  Takmak Fort Takmak Fort (India) | |
| Coordinates | 19°33′51″N 72°56′37″E / 19.564076°N 72.943476°E |
| Height | 1899 ft[1] |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Basalt Stone |
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]