Ghangad
Ghanagad Fort | |
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घनगड | |
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
Pune district, Maharashtra | |
Coordinates | 18°32′44.7″N 73°21′34.5″E / 18.545750°N 73.359583°E |
Type | Hill fort |
Height | 3000 Ft. |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Ghangad is a fort situated near 30km from
History
Very less information is available about the history of the fort. This fort was used for keeping prisoners and for keeping watch on the trade route from Pune to Konkan. Until 1818 this fort was under the Maratha empire. This fort was surrendered to British forces after the fall of Korigad on 17-March-1818.[3]
How to reach
The fort can be reached by road via Tamhini ghat road or via
Places to see
There are two gates on the fort. The main entrance gate has the arch missing. The villagers have placed an iron ladder to climb to the Balekilla of the fort. There is a rock cut water cistern on the way to the second gate. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. It takes about an hour to visit all places on the fort. There are remains of few dilapidated building on the Balekilla. The top of the bale killa gives a scenic view of the TailBaila, Korigad, Mulshi dam and Sudhagad fort
Gallery
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Main gate of the Fort
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The cave on the fort
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The ladder climb
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camping site on the fort
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The scarp
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Rockcut water cistern
See also
- List of forts in Maharashtra
- List of forts in India
- Baji Prabhu Deshpande
- Marathi People
- Maratha Navy
- List of Maratha dynasties and states
- Maratha War of Independence
- Battles involving the Maratha Empire
- Maratha Army
- Maratha titles
- Military history of India
- List of people involved in the Maratha Empire
References
- ^ "Rajasthan to Junnar: Deccan College plans a host of excavationsRajasthan to Junnar:". Times of India. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ Swamy, Rohan (28 November 2011). "Road To Recovery". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov. in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Poona%20District/places_k.html#.