Revdanda Fort (in Portuguese "Fortaleza de Chaul") is located in Revdanda, Maharashtra, India.

Revdanda Fort
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Revdanda Fort is located in Maharashtra
Revdanda Fort
Revdanda Fort
Coordinates18°32′49.8″N 72°55′39.7″E / 18.547167°N 72.927694°E / 18.547167; 72.927694
TypeIsland fort
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built1524
Built byCaptain Soj
MaterialsStone
Outer walls of Revdanda fort as seen from Revdanda beach.

The fort is located at the mouth of the Kundalika River. It is easily accessible by road. The Alibag-Murud road passes through the fort. Earlier the fort was guarded on three sides by creek water. The main entrance is from the southern side.

History

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This fort was built by Portuguese Capt. Soj, and completed in 1524.[1][2] It was in the control of Portuguese till 1806 when it was captured by Marathas. Finally it was captured by British in 1818.

References

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  1. ^ "Mediaeval Period". Kolaba District Gazetteer (e-Book ed.). Gazetteers Department. 2006 [First published in print 1964]. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Cheul". Kolaba District Gazetteer (e-Book ed.). Gazetteers Department. 2006 [First published in print 1964]. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016.