Purnagad


Purnagad Fort / पूर्णगड is a fort located 25km from Ratnagiri, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is a very small, not so important fort in Ratnagiri district. The Fort is spread over 22acres and located on a northern hill on Muchkundi River.

History

Not much history about this fort is known. According to some people, it was constructed by the king Shivaji while others give credit to maratha Koli Admiral Kanhoji Angre. This fort exacted less revenue during Peshwa regime.

Places to see

The fort is built using the Black basalt rock. The Fort is rectangular in shape. There is a Maruti Idol at the entrance gate. On the entrance gate, Sun-Moon and Ganapati are carved in the stone. Inside the fort is a Holy Basil stand and ruins of the buildings. The other gate opens on the sea side.