THE 7 FORTS WHICH ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SHIVAJI MAHARAJ LIFE'S !

THE 7 FORTS WHICH ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SHIVAJI MAHARAJ LIFE'S.

1. SHIVNERI FORT:-

It has special significance in the history of Maharashtra as Emperor Shivaji was born here. He spent his entire childhood at Shivneri Fort and received his basic education from Dadaji Konddeo. The government has declared it as a protected monument. It is located in Junnar town and is around 120 kms from Pune.

2. SINDHUDURG FORT:-

Sindhudurg is one of the twin fort built by Shivaji, the other being the Vijaydurg. It was built in 1664 AD, on the Malvan Coast, for Strategic reason and to lookout for enemies coming from sea. It is one of the most magnificent sea fort in Maharashtra.You get to the fort through two islands and then via a narrow path in the middle of the sea.

3. Vijaydurg Fort:-

Vijaydurg fort is a beautifull sea fort that Shivaji built for defence purposes. It is as beautiful and strong as ever and stands as a witness to the naval competence of the Maratha regime. It is built on the mouth of the Vaghotan River and is the largest fort on the coast. The 40 km shallow creek served as a protection for the fort and made it almost impregnable.

4. TORNA FORT:-

Torna fort is one of the tallest fort in Maharashtra and was the first fort that Shivaji captured  from the Mughals. He was just 16 years old at the time! After capturing the fort, Shivaji built more buildings and fortifications to make it stronger and more secure. It is 60 kms from Pune and buses can be taken from Pune to reach Velha Village and then undertake the trekking to reach the fort.

5. SINHAGAD FORT:-

Sinhagad fort is one of the most important sites of the Maratha regime and is located 30 ks from Pune. It was also known as Kondana Fort and stands on a hill at about 760 m above sea level.

6. PRATAPGAD FORT:-

Pratapgad fort is Situated 24 kms away from Mahabaleshwar, the Famous Hill Station of Maharashtra, in Satara district and stands 1,080 m above the sea level. Pratapgad fort was built by Shivaji and has two divisions, the upper fort and the lower fort.

7. RAIGAD FORT:-

It was the First capital of Shivaji’s kingdom and stands on the Sahyadri mountain range in Mahad city and was built by Shivaji in the 14^th century. Raigad fort is well Fortified and cannot be conquered. No wonder then that the British referred to it as the ‘GIBRALTER OF THE EAST’.