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Chandragad Fort
चंद्रगड किल्ला
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range
Raigad district, Maharashtra
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Chandragad Fort
Coordinates 18°00′03.9″N 73°37′10.0″E / 18.001083°N 73.61944°E / 18.001083; 73.61944
Type Hill fort
Height 2337 Mt.
Site information
Owner Government of India
Controlled by

Flag of the Maratha Empire Maratha Empire (1656-1765)
Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom

  • Flag of the British East India Company (1801) East India Company (1818-1857)
  • British Raj Red Ensign British Raj (1857-1947)
Flag of India India (1947-)
Open to
the public
Yes
Condition Ruins
Site history
Materials Stone

Chandragad Fort / Dhavalgad Fort ( Marathi language: चंद्रगड किल्ला ) is a fort located 89km from Mumbai, in Raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort was an important fort in Kolhapur district as a watch over for the Varandha Ghattrade routes from Bhor to coastal ports. The fort is surrounded by forest and hill slopes.

History[]

This fort is close to the Krishna river valley.[1] This fort was captured By Shivaji Maharaj from Chandrarao More on 15th January 1656 along with Kangori and Rayari. After the death of Sambhaji maharaj this fort was captured by Itkadar Khan Aka Zulfikar khan who was a commander of Aurangzeb.[2]

How to reach[]

The trek route starts from Village Dhavale. The path passes through the small Shelarwadi hamlet.

Places to see[]

There are about 14 rock-cut water tanks and few dilapidated building structures on the fort.

See also[]

References[]

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