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Bankot Fort
Bankot Fort. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Bankot Fort / Himmatgad Fort/ Fort Victoria is a fort located 47 km from Dapoli, 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 Savitri River, which runs till, Mahad which was a busy route in medieval times. It is a fort located on a hill near the sea.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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