Historical sites, religious sites, beaches, and food all contribute to making Ratnagiri a fantastic vacation resort. Jaigad Fort, Purangad Fort, Thiba Palace, Malgund, and Ratnadurg Fort are just a few of the historical landmarks that stand as a testament to this city’s rich history.

Jaigad Fort.

This fort was built during the Bahamani period. In 1670 Maratha King Shivaji won the fort from the hands of Adil Shah of Bijapur.^[1] King Shivaji had built protecting towers on two commanding points, one at the south and the other near the old court house. The Citadel defense was improved by maratha admiral Kanhoji Angre in 1750–1755. Dhondu Bhaskar Pratinidhi did some minor repairs to the fort during Peshwa regime (1755–1818).^[2] The fort was later won by the British in 1818. The temple of Bhagavati was renovated in 1950.^[3]