Ponda Fort
| Ponda Fort | |
|---|---|
Forte de Pondá | |
| Part of Portuguese India | |
| Village of Farmagudi Near Ponda in India | |
Ponda Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill Fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Renovated |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 15°24′46″N 73°59′21″E / 15.41278°N 73.98917°E |
| Height | 40m |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1546 |
| Built by | Muslim forces of Adil Shah. |
| Materials | Laterite stone and mud |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | none |
| Past commanders | Francisco de Távora |
The Ponda Fort is located near Ponda, in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. The present structure is a modern reconstruction on this location and converted into a park. In 2017 the lower walls of the fort had collapsed, due to neglect and also due to the use of poor quality materials during a previous (1977) renovation. The original structure was constructed of stone and mud, and left bare, the new structure contains stone, concrete and is plastered and painted red.