Talgad Fort | |
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Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 18°17′32.6″N 73°08′09.3″E / 18.292389°N 73.135917°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 304m(1000 ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes
Ahmadnagar Sultanate (-1648)
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Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
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.