Padmadurg
Historical fort in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Padmadurg, also known as Kasa fort, is one of five historical sea forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and located in Raigad District Maharashtra, India. It was built by the Marathas to challenge another seaport, Janjira which was controlled by the Siddis.[1]
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Padmadurg | |
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Part of Raigad Fort | |
Raigad, Maharastra, India | |
Coordinates | 18°19′19.71″N 72°55′57.53″E |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Maratha (16th century–18th century) India(19th century–1947) India (1947–present) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 16th century |
Built by | Maratha empire |
Materials | Sandstone and lime mortar |
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