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Revdanda fort

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Type
  
Island fort

Open to the public
  
Yes

Built by
  
Captain Soj

Year built
  
1524

Owner
  
Government of India

Condition
  
Ruins

Materials
  
Stone

Revdanda fort

Similar
  
Korlai Fort, Ghosale gad, Pavangad, Fort Mangad, Surgad

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

Contents

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.

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History

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

References

Revdanda fort Wikipedia