Ratnagiri is a city in India, located in the southwestern part of Maharashtra State on the Arabian Sea coast, in the Ratnagiri district.It is the administrative capital and the important port of the Muslim kingdom of Bijapur upto the 17th century.
Ratnagiri is also the birthplace of the great freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Tilak Smarak, the house of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, is a popular landmark in the land which is a museum today. Patit Pawan Mandir, the first temple built for non- Brahmins, is of great importance.
It forms a part of the greater tract known as Konkan. This tract is historically famous for it long coastline and convenient harbours.This agricultural area has fishing and iron ore and bauxite mining as the main economy of the land. A fort was also built there during the 17th century which stands overlooking the harbor.Fertile alluvial valleys produce rice and coconut as the main crops; fruit and cashew nut cultivation is being promoted.
Some of the other attractions include Thaba Palace which today houses a Government Polytechnic, Bhatya Beach, Shri Bhageshwar Mandir, Rajiwada Bunder and Vali waterfalls. Ratnagiri is 25 km from Ganapatipule and is 340 km from Mumbai. It also has its own airport and railway station.
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