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| Govalkot Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Konkan | |
| Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | |
  Govalkot Fort  Govalkot Fort | |
| Coordinates | 17°32′47.5″N 73°29′16.1″E / 17.546528°N 73.487806°E |
| Type | Sea fort |
| Height | 45m (150 Ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |  India (1947-) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Gowalkot is a small fort located on the southern bank of Vashishti River, about 10.0 km (6.2 miles) from Chiplun in Maharashtra, India. This fort is guarded by the river on three sides and a trench on the fourth side. Its population which includes Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists. According to old natives of Gowalkot, the history of Gowalkot goes back to a King, who was Hindu and finally was converted in Muslim, his surname was "Chougle", and most of the land in Gowalkot is owned by the Chougle family. All other owner of land in Gowalkot must have either received the land as gift [or bought] from Chougle family must have lost in "kul kaida" a rule by the government.