Q. Who built the Gowalkot Fort near Chiplun in Maharashtra?
Answer: Siddi Habshi of Janjira
Notes: Gowalkot Fort near Chiplun, Maharashtra, was built by Siddi Habshi of Janjira in 1690. Positioned on the Vashishti River, it was a vital military post. The Marathas, led by Shivaji Maharaj, later captured and renamed it Govindgad, reflecting the region's strategic Maratha history.