Vijaygad Fort
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Vijaygad Fort / (Marathi: विजयगड किल्ला) is a fort located 60 km from Chiplun, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is located north of the Jaigad Fort on the northern bank of shastri river creek.
TypeSea Fort
OwnerGovernment of India
Opento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
ConditionRuins
| Vijaygad Fort | |
|---|---|
विजयगड किल्ला | |
| Part of Konkan Coast | |
| Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Sea Fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Vijaygad Fort Shown within Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 17°18′14.8″N 73°14′26.5″E |
| Height | MSL. |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Laterite Stone |
History
Much less history is known about this fort. It is a small fort about an acre in area, it is surrounded by a ditch on the three sides. In 1862 the walls were found to be in ruins and had only one gun. there was no garrison and no water.[1]
How to reach
Places to see
There is one entrance gate in the fort with some fortification.