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Takmak fort

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Takmak Fort
Palghar district, Maharashtra
Takmak Fort is located in Maharashtra
Takmak Fort
Takmak Fort
Takmak Fort is located in India
Takmak Fort
Takmak Fort
Coordinates19°33′51″N 72°56′37″E / 19.564076°N 72.943476°E / 19.564076; 72.943476
TypeHill fort
Height1899 ft[1]
Site information
OwnerGovernment
Controlled by Portugal (1594-1739)
 Maratha Confederacy (1739-1817)

 United Kingdom

 India (1947-)
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuined
Site history
MaterialsBasalt 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]

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References

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  1. ^ trekshitiz. "Takmak fort". www.trekshitiz.com. trekshitiz. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. ^ Pathak, Arunchandra S. "Takmak fort". cultural.maharashtra.gov.in. Govt. of Maharashtra. Retrieved 3 May 2020.