Chaul is a former town of Portuguese India located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Korlai Fort is located nearby.
History
Fortress 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.