In ancient time many kings has build a giants forts that helps OR to protect his peoples and its territories.
If you see these forts you observe that there is a certain amount of bricks, and lime stone was used.
One thing is interesting about its architecture. I have written many forts history and i observed that most of the fort are build by lime stone and some rare stones.
Today we will talk about dronagiri fort history and its architecture. So lets gets started.
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Drongiri fort history
This fort was build by yadavas dynasty which is ruled over maharastra and gujrat and some parts of karnataka.
During 830 – 1334 yadavs become more powerfull then other dynasty like rastrakuta and chalukya.
At that time yadavas build a gient fort which is situated in maharastra and name is dronagiri.
in 1530 Portuguese are controlled over fort. Father Antono-de-porto has constructed three churches which is –
- Nosa senhora,
- N.S.Da Penha
- Sam Francisco
in 16 the century this fort was controlled by bijapur king Adilshah but unforturnately he didnt ruled over long time.
We know in 16 the century a strongest company which is east india company are comes in india. Over a period of time the british ruled over this fort.
In current time we will see their is nothing to see about forts beauty beacuse no one has to protect this ancient beauty. This dronagiri fort is in ruins.
But dronagiri is famous for the hiking. Many adventures peoples comes at that place and enjoying his hiking.
Read this : Agara fort history and its architecture
Dronagiri Google fort
Conclusion
In ancient times many rulers are ruled over dronagiri.
Actually this location is very important to any rulers because of its location. Its situated in highest peek of the mountains.
In 1530 Portuguese capture this fort and rebuild. In dronagiri fort their is a church are present.
This church was also made by the Portuguese. At present day or in 2022 this fort was ruined because of negligence of our government.
If our government are take care of these types of fort then definitely its beneficial for our India and its tourism.
What is your opinion ? please do comment.
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Some FAQ
Dronagiri fort is situated in Maharashtra
Portuguese built the church on dronagiri fort
Its in navi mumbai
Of course you can visit at any time. Those people who loves adventures. They loved this place
Dronagiri fort is made by stones
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According to many historians this fort was made by the yadavas of Devgiri
Dronagiri fort is situated in raigarh OR raigad
in 1530 Portuguese capture this fort and they rebuild this fort according to his need
Nossa Senhora da Penha church
