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Panhala Fort, one of the recognised forts of Maharashtra is also known as Panhalgad, Panhalla or Panalla. The word literally means “the house of the serpents”. This fort is based in Panhala which is 20 km northwest in Maharashtra, India. The fort speaks of the ancient Indian heritage and also of the grand reign of Shivaji Maharaj here. The fort is strategically placed where it can help to keep a vigilance over the pass in Sahyadri mountain ranges. This pass happens to be one of the main trade routes from Bijapur to the coastal areas. Due to this strategic position of the fort, it has been witnessing many wars and struggles between the Mughals, the Marathas and also the East India Company over the decades. This is the famous fort where the illustrated Tarabai have spent her formative years. Large part of the interiors of the fort has been kept intact the way they were since the beginning of their times. The fort is a great tourist attraction and is one of the elemental places to visit if you are on a Maharashtra tour.
The Panhala fort was constructed between the ear of 1178 and 1209 CE. It is one of the 15 forts that include the forts of Vishalgad, Bavda, Satara and Bhudargad, all of which were constructed by Shilahara during the reign of Bhoja II. Copper plates reveal the fact that Panhala was under Bhoja II between the period of 1191 -1192 CE. The era 1209 -10 saw the defeat of Raja Bhoja by Singhana who was the most powerful monarch of Devagiri Yavadas. Soon the fort passed on to the Yavadas.
Driving Distance : 21 KM and 931 meters / 13.6 miles. On arrival at Kolhapur Check-into the hotel. Later proceed to Jyotiba Temple and Kedareshwar Temple....
Fort was Built in between the year 1178 to 1209 AD. Panhala fort is the biggest of all forts in Deccan plateau. It is the main tourist spot gathering major attraction in Panhala. It is believed that Shivaji Maharaj stayed in this fort more than a year. The architecture of the fort is magnificent as considered by the tourists....
It offers you a good valley view from here with the farms, small villages spread across the valley....
Sajja Kothi is among the places where Shivaji Maharaj used to hold his meetings during wars. This fort was constructed under the rule of Marathas and so it is considered as an important monument in Maharashtra. Sambhaji was at this fort when he was informed about the death of his father, Shivaji Maharaj....
It is covered with a lot of trees and greenery.A small beautifully developed nature park on the top of Panhala is a real refreshing experience for your mind....
The vast expanse of the colorful flower blooms in all directions made it seem like the abode of god. Pandav Leni caves located in the Masai Pathar....
The Parashar caves are sacred caves where Maharishi Parashara stayed. An 18th century Marathi poet Moropant, wrote most of his work inside these caves. The Parashar caves in Panhala are mentioned as tirths (holy water) in Karvir Puraan....
The Teen Darwaja gate which is the main entrance to the fort is located north of the Andhar Bavai on the West side of the fort....
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