Torna Fort
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| Torna | |
|---|---|
 Torna Fort | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,403 m (4,603 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°16′33.86″N 73°37′21.78″E / 18.2760722°N 73.6227167°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | तोरणा किल्ला |
| Language of name | Marathi |
| Geography | |
  Torna Location of Torna Fort, Maharashtra  Torna Torna (India) | |
| Location | Sahyadri Range |
Torna Fort, also known as Prachanda gad, is a large fort located in
History
This fort is believed to have been constructed by the
In 1646, Shivaji captured this fort at the age of sixteen [citation needed], thus making it one of the first forts that would become one of the forts of the Maratha empire. Shivaji renamed the fort ' 'Prachandagad' ' as Torna, and constructed several monuments and towers within it.[2]
In the 18th century, the
Location
The fort is about 50 km via Pabe ghat southwest of Pune in the Western Ghats of the Sahyadri mountain ranges at the base village Velhe. One can go from Pune via Satara road and take right at Nasarapur village. This distance is near about 65 km. It is the highest fort in Pune district.
Tourism
The Torna Fort is a popular destination for trekkers specially after the
Gallery
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Torna fort with the zunjar machi fortification on right -
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Zunzar Machi at Torna -
Budhla Machi at Torna -
Way to Torna -
Torna from Budhla Machi -
Way toRajgadfrom Torna
References
- ^ "chatrapati-shivaji". Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ A fort named after the eagle's nest :https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/a-fort-named-the-eagle-s-nest/story-7b3HpQLxp9N2V6YkmQF4lO.html
- ^ Agarwal, Rahul. "A REMARKABLE TORNA FORT |Travel guide-2020". Fort Trek. Fundaking Media Labs.
Though the origin of this fort is not evident, many believe that it was constructed in the 13th century by Siva Panth, follower of the Hindu God Shiva. This was the first Fort captured by Shivaji in 1649. At his young age, he conquered the fort from Adilshah of Vijapur, forming heart of the Maratha Kingdom. Torna Fort was one among the only two Maratha forts where Shivaji personally hoisted the saffron flag.