Chandragad
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Chandragad Fort | |
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चंद्रगड किल्ला | |
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
Raigad district, Maharashtra | |
![]() ![]() Chandragad Fort | |
Coordinates | 18°00′03.9″N 73°37′10.0″E / 18.001083°N 73.619444°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 2337 Mt. |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
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Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Chandragad Fort / Dhavalgad Fort ( Marathi: चंद्रगड किल्ला ) is a fort located 60km from Pune, in Pune district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in Pune district as a watch over for the Varandha Ghattrade routes from Bhor to kokan. The fort is surrounded by forest and hill slopes.
History[]
The fort is close to the Krishna river valley.[1] The fort was captured By Shivaji Maharaj from Chandrarao More on 15 January 1656 along with Kangori and Rayari. After the death of Sambhaji maharaj this fort was captured by Itkadar Khan Aka Zulfikar khan who was a commander of Aurangzeb.[2]
How to reach[]
The trek route starts from Village Dhavale. The path passes through the small Shelarwadi hamlet.
Places to see[]
There are about 14 rock-cut water tanks and few dilapidated building structures on the fort.
See also[]
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Marathi People
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- Battles involving the Maratha Empire
- Maratha Army
- Maratha titles
- Military history of India
- List of people involved in the Maratha Empire
References[]
- Buildings and structures of the Maratha Empire
- 16th-century forts in India
- Buildings and structures in Maharashtra