forts of Maharashtra
Maharashtra Heritage Guide

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A practical guide to forts in Maharashtra

Maharashtra's forts preserve the military history of the Deccan in hilltop citadels, coastal strongholds, and passes through the Sahyadri ranges. Each guide explains the setting, approach, history, and what to plan before a visit.

Raigad Fort - The Capital of the Maratha Empire

Raigad Fort

The Capital of the Maratha Empire

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Rajgad Fort - The Royal Capital Before Raigad

Rajgad Fort

The Royal Capital Before Raigad

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Pratapgad Fort - The Fort of Victory and Valor

Pratapgad Fort

The Fort of Victory and Valor

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Sinhagad Fort - The Fort of the Brave Lion

Sinhagad Fort

The Fort of the Brave Lion

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Purandar Fort - The Fort of Heritage and Strategic Power

Purandar Fort

The Fort of Heritage and Strategic Power

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Torna Fort - Prachandgad – The First Fort Captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Torna Fort

Prachandgad – The First Fort Captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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Rajmachi Fort - Twin Fortresses Overlooking the Sahyadri Ranges

Rajmachi Fort

Twin Fortresses Overlooking the Sahyadri Ranges

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Lohagad Fort - The Iron Fort of Maharashtra

Lohagad Fort

The Iron Fort of Maharashtra

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Visapur Fort - Twin of Lohagad with Majestic Views of the Sahyadris

Visapur Fort

Twin of Lohagad with Majestic Views of the Sahyadris

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Shivneri Fort - Birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – Symbol of Maratha Pride

Shivneri Fort

Birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – Symbol of Maratha Pride

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Harishchandragad Fort - Ancient Fort of Sahyadri – Home to Konkan Kada and Kedareshwar Cave Temple

Harishchandragad Fort

Ancient Fort of Sahyadri – Home to Konkan Kada and Kedareshwar Cave Temple

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Tikona Fort - The Triangular Fort of the Sahyadris

Tikona Fort

The Triangular Fort of the Sahyadris

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Korigad Fort - Scenic Hill Fort Overlooking Aamby Valley near Lonavala

Korigad Fort

Scenic Hill Fort Overlooking Aamby Valley near Lonavala

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Karnala Fort - The Fort within a Bird Sanctuary

Karnala Fort

The Fort within a Bird Sanctuary

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Vasai Fort - Historic Portuguese Citadel near Mumbai

Vasai Fort

Historic Portuguese Citadel near Mumbai

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Murud-Janjira Fort - The Invincible Sea Fort of Maharashtra

Murud-Janjira Fort

The Invincible Sea Fort of Maharashtra

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Sindhudurg Fort - The Impregnable Sea Fortress of the Konkan Coast

Sindhudurg Fort

The Impregnable Sea Fortress of the Konkan Coast

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Suvarnadurg Fort - The Golden Sea Fort of Konkan

Suvarnadurg Fort

The Golden Sea Fort of Konkan

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Ratnagiri Fort (Bhagwati Fort) - A Coastal Guardian Overlooking the Arabian Sea

Ratnagiri Fort (Bhagwati Fort)

A Coastal Guardian Overlooking the Arabian Sea

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Vijaydurg Fort - The Gibraltar of the East and Maratha Naval Stronghold

Vijaydurg Fort

The Gibraltar of the East and Maratha Naval Stronghold

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Ajinkyatara Fort - The Sentinel Fort Overlooking Satara City

Ajinkyatara Fort

The Sentinel Fort Overlooking Satara City

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Panhala - The Historic Hill Station of Shivaji Maharaj

Panhala

The Historic Hill Station of Shivaji Maharaj

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Daulatabad Fort (Devgiri Fort) - A Marvel of Defense and Architecture near Aurangabad

Daulatabad Fort (Devgiri Fort)

A Marvel of Defense and Architecture near Aurangabad

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Anjaneri Fort - The Mythical Birthplace of Lord Hanuman near Nashik

Anjaneri Fort

The Mythical Birthplace of Lord Hanuman near Nashik

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Tung Fort (Kathingad) - The Needle-Shaped Fort Overlooking Pawna Lake

Tung Fort (Kathingad)

The Needle-Shaped Fort Overlooking Pawna Lake

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