Talagad

Talgad Fort
Raigad district, Maharashtra
Talgad fort
Talgad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Talgad Fort
Talgad Fort
Coordinates18°17′32.6″N 73°08′09.3″E / 18.292389°N 73.135917°E / 18.292389; 73.135917
TypeHill fort
Height304m(1000 ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public
Yes

Ahmadnagar Sultanate (-1648)
 Maratha Confederacy (1648-1689)
Janjira State(1689-1735)
 Maratha Confederacy (1735-1818)
 United Kingdom

 India (1947-)
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsStone

Talgad (Marathi: तळगड) fort is located 18 km south of the Roha town on Roha-Tala-Indapur road. This fort is at an altitude of 1000 feet.[1] This fort is in form of a narrow strip 20 meters in width. This fort is situated on a narrow spur guarded by fortification. This fort served to keep watch on the enemy and the trade route from Maval to the sea ports around. Also this fort was used to keep check on the activity of Sidhhis of Janjira. Ghosalgad fort is also visible from this fort.