Dronagiri Fort

Dronagiri Fort, Navi Mumbai, Mhatwali, Uran, Raigad, Maharashtra 400702.

Introduction

The fort is situated on the top of the hill which is close to Uran town in Raigad district. The fort is accessible in all seasons. The trek to the fort is simple and safe. Being close to Uran and Karanja, the fort was strategic importance since old times. The entire hill is densely covered with forest.

History

The fort was under the rule of Yadav of Devgiri. In 1530 the fort was repaired by the Portuguese. In 1535 the father Antono-de-porto constructed three churches Nosa senhora, N.S.Da Penha and Sam Francisco. In 16th century the fort was captured by Adilshah and was in his control for some period. Finally it passed to the hand of British. On 10 March 1739 the fort was captured by Manaji Angre along with the Uran (Daurnagar) fort

How to reach

The path to the Dronagiri fort starts from the Uran Bus stand. The narrow road in front of the Bus stand leads to Daur Nagar. After passing through the tribal hutments in Daur nagar a lone path leads to the fort. The path is a gradually climbing northern detour around the hill. The entire path passes through dense forest of Gliricidia sepium or Mexican Lilac trees planted by Forest department. There is a Police Chowki near the Church on the fort. Night halt on the fort is restricted.