FORTS THAT DEMONSTRATE SHIVAJI MAHARAJ MARATHA EMPIRE

FORTS THAT DEMONSTRATE  SHIVAJI MAHARAJ MARATHA EMPIRE

   

  chhatrapati shivaji maharaj,  was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji maharaj carved out an enclave from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire. these are the some of the forts that governed by shivaji maharaj kingdom that strengthened the empire.

Vijaydurg

   This fort is located in Devgad taluka of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Vijaydurg was built by King Bhoj II of Shilahar Empire. The fort was built in the eleventh century. This fort was first known as Gheria. The fort was spread over just 5 acres of land. In 1653 Shivaji maharaj took this fort from Adil Shah of Bijapur. And the fort was renamed as Vijaydurg. The fort was rebuilt by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This fort is now spread over 17 acres. The fort has surrounded by sea by three sides. This fort is one of the two forts of the Maratha empire, Where Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself waved the saffron flag. The second fort is Torna. After the death of Shivaji's maharaj  son Sambhaji maharaj , the fort moved back to Mughal Empire.

Torna Fort

  The Torna fort, also known as the Prachand Garh. Torna fort is a very big fort located in the state of Maharashtra, Pune. This fort is considered very important, because in 1643, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had acquired this fort only at the age of sixteen. This was the first fort for the Maratha empire. Shivaji Maharaj changed the name of this fort from prachand garh to the Torna And the fort was rebuilt. many monuments within the fort. This fort is one of those two Forts of Maratha Empire, where Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj waved the saffron flag! The second fort is Vijaydurg! After the death of Shivaji Maharaj's son Sambhaji in 18th Century, this fort came under the control of the Mughal Empire. Situated on the Sahyadri mountain range, this fort attracts tourists. From September to December, the torna fort is a popular place for trekkers. If you like our video, do not forget to like it and share it. Thanks for watching our video. 

Shivneri fort

   Shivneri fort is situated near Junnar in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a historical fort, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on this fort. Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha empire. maharaj father was a Mughal commander, seeing the constant wars; he was concerned about the safety and this fort was very importnat.  On February 19, 1630, Shivaji maharaj  was born on this fort and his childhood also passed here. Shivneri is standing around the castle, standing rock. And there is a temple of Mata Shivai in the fort, Shivaji's name was based on Mata Shivai. There is a lake in the fort which is called Badami Pond. There are statues of Mother Jijabai and Shivaji in this lake. After the Marathas, control of this fort was with the Mughals, And Sahu sought back this fort in 1716. In 1820, this fort was under the control of the British Empire after the Third Maratha War. 

Panhala Fort

   The panhala Fort was built between 1178 and 1209 CE, one of 15 forts (others including Bavda, Bhudargad, Satara, and Vishalgad) built by the ruler of Shilahara Bhoja II. The aphorism Kahaan Raja Bhoj, kahan Gangu Teli is said to be associated with this fort. A copper plate found in Satara shows that Raja Bhoja held the court at Panhala from 1191-1192 CE. Around 1209–10, Bhoja Raja was defeated by Singhana (1209–1247), the most powerful of the Devgiri Yadavas, and the fort was subsequently passed into the hands of the Yadavas. Apparently it was not well cared for and passed by several local chiefs. In 1376, inscriptions record the Nabhapur settlement to the southeast of the fort.

Raigad Fort

  Raigad is a hill fort located in Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Fort Raigad, formerly known as Rairi, was built by Chandraraoji More, the King of Jawali, who was later captured by Shivaji Maharaj who made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of the Maratha Kingdom, who later became Maratha . Empire, which eventually covers much of western and central India.

The fort rises 820 meters (2,700 feet) above sea level and is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1,737 steps leading to the fort. The Raigad cable car, there is a cable car to reach the top of the fort in 10 minutes. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British after being captured in 1818.

Sinhagad Fort

  Sinhagad Fort is located at a distance of 35 km from Pune. It means 'The Lion's Fort', it is located on a hill that rises 800m above the surrounding countryside. Site of the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670, the fort was previously called Kondana. At a height of 1,350 m above sea level, the fort sits on an isolated cliff in the Bhuleswar Range of the Sahyadari Mountains. Kalyan Darwaja in the southeast and Pune Darwaja in the northeast mark the entrances of the fort. Named after the sage Kaundinya, the fort's former building contained Kaundinyeshwar Temple, caves, and sculptures. Believed to have been built 2,000 years ago.

       A monument to Tanach, as well as the tomb of Rajaram, who was Shivaji maharaja's youngest son, is also located within the fort complex. The military stables, the brewery and the Kali Temple are also located within the complex. In addition to the historical gates, the fort complex also contains a statue of Hanuman. In addition to being a favorite weekend retreat, it is also a popular trekking destination.

sindhudurg fort

   The fort is located on a small rocky island in the Arabian Sea, and was the citadel of the ruler of Maratha, Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj. Formerly known as the Malvan Fort, it can be reached by taking a boat or ferry from Malvan Harbor. Shivaji maharaj  used this impressive structure to safeguard his kingdom and watch over his enemies. The fort offers fascinating views of the sea. The island still has a few families that live here and maintain the island's fort and temples.

   Sindhudurg Fort is one of the main tourist places in Tarkarli. In the literal sense, the name Sindhudurg Fort means, fort built on the ocean floor. The fort was built by the famous Marathi king Shivaji maharaj  , over a period of three years. More than 100 Portuguese architects and thousands of Indian workers had built a fort to defend the Maratha Empire from the attacks of the outsiders or intruders. This historical site is one of the major places to visit in Tarkarli.

pratapgarh fort

   Built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja in 1656, Fort Pratapgarh is located about 24 km west of Mahabaleshwar. The fort encompasses two ancient forts; the Upper Fort - built on top of the hill and the Lower Fort. Inside the fortress walls, tourists can see the Bhavani Temple, the tomb of Afzal Khan and the Mahadev temple. The fort also has maze chambers and long dark corridors, some of which lead to traps with a 100.

 A mark of pride for the Maratha empire, Pratapgarh still stands on the face of time and continues to be one of the most visited forts of Maharashtra. A fort of the great Maratha conqueror and warrior King Shivaji maharaj, Pratapgarh was built in his reign to protect the empire from the attack on the western side and guard the banks of rivers Krishna and Nira.