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{{Infobox military installation<br />
|name = Govalkot Fort<br />
|partof = Konkan<br />
|location = [[Ratnagiri district]], [[Maharashtra]]<br />
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|caption = <br />
|map_type=India Maharashtra#India<br />
| map_size = 300<br />
|map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]<br />
|type = Sea fort<br />
|coordinates = {{coord|17|32|47.5|N|73|29|16.1|E}}<br />
|materials = Stone<br />
|height = 45m (150 Ft)<br />
|used = <br />
|condition = Ruins <br />
|ownership = Government of India<br />
|open_to_public = Yes<br />
|controlledby = {{flagcountry|India}} (<small>1947-</small>)<br />
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'''Gowalkot''' is a small fort located on the southern bank of [[Vashishti River]], about {{convert|10.0|km|mile|abbr=on}} from [[Chiplun]] in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. This fort is guarded by the river on three sides and a trench on the fourth side. Its population which includes [[Hindu]]s, [[Muslim]]s, and [[Buddhist]]s. According to old natives of Gowalkot, the history of Gowalkot goes back to a King, who was Hindu and finally was converted in Muslim, his surname was "Chougle", and most of the land in Gowalkot is owned by the Chougle family. All other owner of land in Gowalkot must have either received the land as gift [or bought] from Chougle family must have lost in "kul kaida" a rule by the government.<br />
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==History==<br />
Famous for its ancient fort build by [[Siddi]] Habshi of [[Murud-Janjira|Janjira]] in 1690. The Gowalkot Fort covers an area of around two acres. In 1660, [[Shivaji]] Maharaj won this fort and renamed as Govindgad. [[Sambhaji]] Maharaj lost this fort to [[Siddi]]. In 1736, [[Chimaji Appa]] won this fort by killing Siddi Sat in battle. In this battle Siddhi Sat lost 1300 soldiers and Maratha army lost 800 soldiers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gowalkot-Trek-G-Alpha.html |title=Gowalkot, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra |website=trekshitiz.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828165315/http://www.trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gowalkot-Trek-G-Alpha.html |archive-date=2012-08-28}}</ref> Tulaji Angre/Sarkhel Tulaji, in 1745, captured it from. Later in 1755, Tulaji Angre lost it to the [[Peshwa]] and eventually in 1818 [[East India Company]] took control from the [[Peshwa]]. [[Portugal|Portuguese]] ships attacked this fort during the Siege of [[Dabhol]].<ref>https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Govalkot.html</ref><br />
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==Description==<br />
The fort is dilapidated at present. This fort is spread over 2 acres of land. There is a temple of goddess Karanjeshwari at the foothills of the fort. However, from within the fort, there are trees, buildings and dwellings and a dry well which is approximately {{convert|22.0|ft|m|abbr=on}} deep. From the top of the small hill on the fort, the most beautiful and stunning glimpse of the smoothly flowing [[Vashishti River]] and the undulating valley is visible. It takes about 1 hour to reach the fort and view all places in the fort. There were about 22 cannons around the fort. The 10 cannons were shifted from the port area to the fort on 29 May 2017 by archeologist from Pune and Chiplun. The longest cannon is 7.5 feet in length.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.esakal.com/pune/pune-news-kokan-news-gowalkot-fort-shivaji-maharaj-forts-kokan-forts-amit-golwalkar-49123|title = गोवळकोट किल्ल्यावरील तोफांचे पुनर्वसन}}</ref> These cannons are British made but, supposed to be used by Maratha army.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Anjanvel Fort]]<br />
* [[Kalusta]]<br />
* [[List of forts in India]]<br />
* [[Kanhoji Angre]]<br />
* [[Murud-Janjira]]<br />
* [[List of forts in Maharashtra]]<br />
* [[Marathi people|Marathi People]]<br />
* [[Maratha Navy]]<br />
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]<br />
* [[Battles involving the Maratha Empire]]<br />
* [[Maratha Army]]<br />
* [[Maratha titles]]<br />
* [[Military history of India]]<br />
* [[List of people involved in the Maratha Empire]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:River islands of India]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire]]<br />
[[Category:16th-century forts in India]]<br />
[[Category:Former populated places in India]]<br />
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