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Forts in Kolhapur

Enrich your historical knowledge by reading about the famous list of forts in Kolhapur and make sure you visit these soon!

Historical Forts

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Panhala Fort

The Panhala Fort is a well-known hill fort. It was built during the 12th century. The fort of Panhala has acquired a prominent place in the glorious history of Maharashtra and the Maratha Empire.

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Bhudargad Fort

Bhudargad fort is located about 63 km south of Kolhapur. This has a characteristic mountain cap and easily accessible by road. The remnants here are still quite intact.

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Rangana fort

Rangana fort, situated in Bhudargad taluka, dates back to the “Shilahar” dynasty (940 AD). This fort was built by King Bhoj of Shilahar dynasty. Shivaji Maharaj won the fort after slaying Afzal Khan in 1659. Later the fort was built on the orders of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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Shivgad Fort

Shivgad Fort is a fort located 89km from Kolhapur, in Kolhapur district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in Kolhapur district as a watch over for the Fonda Ghat trade route from Kolhapur to coastal ports.

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Pavangad Fort

Pavangad is a hill fort in the Kolhapur District. A fort is dummy and guard to Panhala, actually a twin fort of Panhala, about 3 km away from the Panhala. this fort is also known as Pavitragad.

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Vishalgad Fort

The Vishalgad Fort is located 76 km North West of the region of Kolhapur, Maharashtra.Vishalgad Fort was one of the most prominent forts of the Maratha emperors.The Vishalgad Fort is based on the Sahyadri ranges and the Konkan region.

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Gandharvagad Fort

Gandharvagad is a hill fort which is situated in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.Adilshah controlled the fort for many years. Sadashivrao Bhau Peshwa stayed here for some time during his Karnataka campaign. Later the British destroyed this fort in 1844.

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Samangad Fort

Samangad is a hill fort in Kolhapur District, Maharashtra. The fort is situated on the oval-shaped top of the hill.This fort is a tomb of famous warrior Shri Prataprao Gujar who fought against the Adil Shahi army of Bahalul Khan with only six soldiers.

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Gagangad Fort

Gagangad was built by Raja Bhoj II (Shilahara dynasty) in 1190. In Maratha Empire Chh. Rajaram Maharaj appoint there chief of Ramchandrapant Amatya as Jahagir. In 1844 British army demolished Gagangad fort.

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