Ramgad

**Fort History Snapshot** Information is scarce, but here are the facts: * **18th Century Victory:** Tulaji Angre took the fort from the Peshwas. * **1796 Recapture:** Krishnaji Mahadev (Peshwa Commander) and Khandaji Mankar (Sawantwadikars) won it back (February 1796). * **British Seizure:** Captured by the British on April 6, 1818. * **Historical Arsenal:** Records indicate 21 cannons and 106 cannonballs were present at the time of capture.

Explore the Fort! Entry: Go through the 8' high main doorway, flanked by two 18' high bastions. Find a secret doorway (Chor Darwaja) just past the gatekeepers' porches. Holi cha Maal: Keep the fort wall on your right to reach this open space. Here, discover 7 buried cannons; the longest is 7' long. Second Entrance: A ruined, north-facing entrance (Gomukhi architectural style) is opposite the cannons. This route led to Holiwadi in Ramgad village, but is no longer accessible. Citadel & Idols: The citadel's entrance is ruined and sits in the center. Nearby, stairs lead to a wall with a Lord Ganesh Idol and Shalunka (Shiv Linga base). Fort Structure: The 18' high fort wall spans 640 meters. It features 15 bastions, each 18' high with three windows. Views: From the left bastions of the main doorway, you can see the Gad River. Note: Remnants of a mansion are present, but no water storage facilities remain.