Devgad Fort

Devgad Fort, also known as Janjira Devgad Fort, is a historic coastal fort located in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. Built by Dattajirao Angre in 1729, it served as a strategic Maratha naval defense post surrounded by sea on three sides. The site features fort ruins, bastions, a Ganesh temple, and a lighthouse constructed in 1915. It remains an important heritage landmark offering views of the Arabian Sea and insights into Konkan maritime history.

Visitors can explore the ruins of a 18th-century coastal fort including ramparts, bastions, and a Hanuman or Ganesh temple within the premises. A functional lighthouse built in 1915 is accessible for a limited window in the evening with a nominal fee. The fort offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and is a noted sunset viewpoint. The terrain is uneven and the structure is largely in ruins.

Constructed in 1729 by Dattajirao Angre, the fort was a key Maratha naval base under Kanhoji Angre. It witnessed failed capture attempts by the East India Company before falling to British forces under Colonel Imlack in April 1818 after the decline of Maratha power.