Mohangad
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Mohangad Fort | |
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Shirgoan (Bhor) Pune district, Maharashtra | |
Mohangad Fort | |
Coordinates | 18°04′39.1″N 73°37′14.8″E / 18.077528°N 73.620778°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 1100 meters |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Mohangad Fort is a ruined hill fort in Pune district, Maharashtra, India, also known as Jaslodgad. It is located at , near village, on the road between Bhor and Mahad. The fort was described as long deserted in a letter of 1659 from Shivaji. The existing remains include rock-cut and dressed stone steps and several rock-cut water cisterns.[1] This fort was rebuilt by Bajiprabhu Deshpande as per instructions from Shivaji (after defeating ruler - Bandal on Rohida fort)
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- Forts in Pune district
- Pune district geography stubs