Shirgaon Fort

Shirgaon Fort
शिरगाव किल्ला
Part of Konkan coast
Palghar district, Maharashtra
Shirgaon fort
Site information
TypeSea Fort
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled by Ahmadnagar (1521-1594)
 Portugal (1594)
 Maratha Empire (1739-1818)
 United Kingdom  India (1947-)
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Location
Shirgaon Fort
Shown within Maharashtra
Shirgaon Fort
Shirgaon Fort (India)
Coordinates19°41′46.2″N 72°42′48.6″E / 19.696167°N 72.713500°E / 19.696167; 72.713500
Heightat MSL
Site history
MaterialsBlack Basalt Stone

Shirgaon Fort / Shirgao Fort (Marathi: शिरगाव किल्ला) is a fort located 6.5km from Palghar, in Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in very good condition. The outer walls, steps, parapets, bastions etc. in solid masonry are in excellent order and worth seeing. The fort is located in the Shirgaon village.