Gopalgad

**Anjanvel Fort (Gopalgad) History** Conquered from Adilshah by Shivaji Maharaj in 1660 (Dabhol campaign). Original builder unknown. A dock was built, and the fort was renamed Gopalgad. Captured by Siddi Khairatkhan in 1699; held by Siddis for 46 years, who strengthened it. Tulaji Angre captured it in 1745. Ramji Mahadev Bivalkar took it for the Peshwas in 1756. A person faking as Sadashivrao Bhau stayed here for 6 months after the Third Battle of Panipat. Remained with Marathas until British Colonel Kennedy captured it in 1818.

Explore this 7-Acre Fort! * Ramparts and most of the 15 bastions are intact. * Moat surrounds two sides. * Access: Vehicles can reach the main entrance. * Structure: Divided into three parts: Upper Citadel, Parkot (sea side, dual layered wall, reinforced by Kairatkhan), and Balekot. * Features: Dilapidated palace, large rectangular cistern, smaller cistern near the Parkot door. * Note: Illegally occupied and used as a mango farm, but remains open for visitors without hindrance.