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Shivneri
शिवनेरी
Junnar, Pune District, Maharashtra
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Owner India Government of India
Controlled by Flag of the Maratha Empire Maratha Empire (till 1637)</ref>[1]
Flag of the Mughal Empire Mughal Empire (1637-1716)</ref>[2]
Flag of the Maratha Empire Maratha Empire (1716-1820)
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Shivneri Fort (शिवनेरी किल्ला) is a historic military fortification located near Junnar. It is the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the founder of Maratha Empire.[1] Shahaji, Chatrapati Shivaji's father, was a general in the army of the Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. He was concerned for the safety of his wife Jijabai during her pregnancy as there was constant warfare going on. He therefore moved his family to Shivneri fort. Shivneri is a highly defensible location, with steep rocks on four sides and a strongly built citadel. Chhatrapati Shivaji was born at the fort on 19 February 1630, and spent his childhood there.he got his name SHIVBA here. Inside the fort is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Shivai Devi, after whom Shivaji was named. There are statues of Jijabai and young Shivaji. At the centre of the fort is a water pond which is called 'Badami Talav'. To the South of 'Badami Talav' are the statues Jijabai and a young Shivaji. In the fort there are two water springs, called Ganges and Yamuna, which have water throughout the year. Two kilometers away from this fort there are the Lenyadri caves which is one of Ashtavinayak temple in Maharastra. It has been declared as a protected monument.[2]

There are many gates structures protecting this fort. Mana daravaja ( Gate ) is one of the many gates on shivneri fort

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Further reading[]

  • Lahu Gaikwad Shivneri kilyacha Itihas Pub. Pushpnand prakashan pune 2011. ISBN -978-81-907033-8-3ar 50/- Book in Marathi language.
  • Lahu Gaikwad, Junnar Talukyatil Kilyancha Ithis,Pushpnand prakashan pune 11 March 2011.ISBN 978-81-907033-9-0.

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