Anjanvel Fort
| Gopalgad Fort | |
|---|---|
अंजनवेल चा किल्ला/ गोपाळगड | |
| Part of Malabar sea coast | |
| Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | |
Anjanvel Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Sea fort |
| Owner | India Government of India |
| Controlled by | Bijapur (–1660) Maratha Empire (1660–1699) Janjira State (1699–1745) Maratha Empire (1745–1818) United Kingdom
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| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
Shown within Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 17°34′17.3″N 73°09′06.5″E / 17.571472°N 73.151806°E |
| Height | 300 Ft. |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Gopalgad Fort / Anjanvel Fort (Marathi: अंजनवेल चा किल्ला/ गोपाळगड) is a fort located 51 km (32 mi) from Chiplun, in Ratnagiri district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Ratnagiri district. The Fort is located on a prominent and commanding point for guarding the trade route along the Vashishti River, which runs till Govalkot near Chiplun and the Dabhol port which was a busy route in medieval times. It is a fort located on a hill near the sea.