Manikgad Fort (Raigad) | |
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Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 18°49′33.3″N 73°11′34.9″E / 18.825917°N 73.193028°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 1876.64 feet |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1700 (approx) |
Built by | Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre |
Materials | Stone |
Demolished | 1818 |
Manikgad is a mountain fortress and temple in Gherakilla Manikgad, India. Located among rolling hills, the temple is a popular hiking spot. Manikgad was built to oversee the trade route from Maval (Pune) to coastal ports. The fort is situated near Vashivali (Rasayani MIDC), which is 27 km from Panvel.