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The History of Shivneri Fort and Birth of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The Shivneri fort located close to Junnar in Maharashtra holds a special place in the history of India. This is where the legendary Maratha warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born. And not just that,...
Harishchandragad
Harishchandragad is one of the best trekking spot in the Sahyadris of Maharashtra. It can be rated 8 in the scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest. A trek to Harishchandragad is a must for trekking lovers.
Paranda Fort
The Paranda Fort is located 80 kilometers away from the district headquarter of Osmanabad. It is a very big fort even by India standards, a country that is known for huge forts and palaces. You should visit this fort to see its sheer size and the unique military engineering and architecture.
Karmala Fort
The Karmala fort was constructed by Rao Rambha Nimbalkar when the area was conferred upon him as his jagir. There are two principal gates for entry into the fort. One gate is on the eastern side, and the other is on the opposite side.
GaganBawda Fort
A trip to the GaganBawda fort is worth it. Sure enough there are better and more important forts in the state. But add to it the natural beauty surrounding the place and what you get is a fantastic deal. Visit the GaganBawda fort any weekend. You will like it.
Rohida Fort
Today, you can trek to the top of this fort (the maximum height is 1110 meters) in comparative ease. Try this. Every rampart will whisper their tales of agony and ecstasy. Do not forget to carry along your refreshments and drinking water since none of these amenities are available within the Rohida Fort.
Torna Fort
Torna Fort is today is a popular destination for trekkers. Visit this fort on any weekend. You will find many people hiking to “re-capture” the fort, provided they can outwit the ‘Ghost of Torna’, who works as a sentinel, doing night duties and protecting the sanctity of Shivaji and Sambhaji.
Anjaneri Fort
Situated in the Trimbakeshwar region near the famed city of Nasik at a considerable height (4264 ft), the Anjaneri fort is considered to be one of the important forts in area. The region is spiritually important too.
Bahadurgad
Certain parts of the Indian state of Maharashtra, especially the hilly regions of the Western Ghats are dotted with numerous forts, though most of them are in ruins now. Many of these forts are linked with heroic tales of the legendary Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj. One such dilapidated fort is Bahadurgad. It stands on the banks of the River Bhima in a small village named Pedgaon, situated in the Ahmednagar district. The folklore surrounding the fort is certainly interesting.
Rangana
Rangana is a colossal fort. There are several gates and many structures and massive weaponry within its boundary. During its heydays, there were three lakes within its compounds that supplied water for the army stationed inside. Today of course, the lakes are not serving the same purpose. It also served as a surveillance point for military personnel in those days as it offered unrestricted view of areas far and wide.
