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Chaul is a historic town located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Korlai Fort is located nearby.

Chaul
village
The samadhi (mausoleum) of Maratha Koli[2] Admiral Kanhoji Angre at Alibag
Nickname: 
Shivsena Nagari
Chaul
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18.5461°N 72.9272°E / 18.5461; 72.9272
Country India
StateMaharashtra
Government
  TypeGrampanchayat
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

History


Fortress of Chaul
Fortress of Chaul
Old Map of Chaul
Old Map of Chaul

The town was famous for cotton manufactured goods in the 15th and 16th century, According to Varthema, Chaul was producing a lot of cotton stuffs. Even Portuguese explorer and writer Duarte Barbosa conceded fame of the Chaul for cotton materials.[3]


See also



References


  1. LT GEN K. J., SINGH. "As NDA cadet, I was witness to Vice Admiral Awati's kindness". ThePrint.In. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  2. LT GEN K. J., SINGH. "As NDA cadet, I was witness to Vice Admiral Awati's kindness". ThePrint.In. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  3. Kumar, Raj (2008). Encyclopaedia of Untouchables Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Gyan Publishing House. p. 231. ISBN 978-81-7835-664-8.


Chaul, a historical port




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