Pratapgad Fort

India / Maharashtra / Mahabaleshwar /
 temple, memorial, mountain, place with historical importance, fortification, interesting place
Pratapgad is a massive fort located in the Sahyadri mountain range of western Maharashtra, India, 25 kilometres from Mahabaleshwar. This fort stands 900 metres above sea level. Shivaji commissioned Moropant Trimbak Pingle, who completed the construction of this fort in 1656 CE. The fort holds a temple dedicated to Shivaji's chosen deity Bhavani
Pratapgad houses the tomb of Afzalkhan at the toe of the fort. This fort is famous for the encounter between Shivaji maharaj and Afzal Khan, an Adilshahi general. In spite of being attacked by katiyar (small dagger), Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan.
There is a statue of Shivaji Maharaj inside the fort called Bale Killa.

Today this fort has become a famous tourist spot near Mahabaleshwar as it is still in fairly good condition and there are are steps to reach the top. Inside the forts there are small inns for food and a rest house available for tourists.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratapgad
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Coordinates:   17°56'8"N   73°34'43"E

Comments

  • जय भवानी। जय शिवाजी॥
  • he hindvi swarajya hich shreechi ichha
  • really, I had seen and visited many historical forts and palaces in North India. But this Pratapgad Fort is worth its soil. The gigantic hill top abodes the fort. Apart from this fort, the magnificent sight from this point is the scenic and beauty of Western Ghats. It mesmerizes anybody; and provocates one's endurism to reach hill tops. One should visit this famous and hillock fort to see how the Kings of our Nation fought their enemies to safeguard our nation and culture. vasudev konda valsad gujarat
  • mi marathi
  • West Point is a college in New York, USA that gives formal training to Army officers of America, Including Generals. Best historical wars of the world are taught to them. Two Indian historical wars are taught to them. One is Palked war - between Shrimant Bajirao (Thorale) and Nizam - Ul- Haq, that was fought on JUST IN TIME principles by Bajirao. Second is Pratapgad war Between Mahaj and Afzalkhan. This was was more a MIND GAME. Shivaji maharaj could fool Afzal, compelled him to come to Jawli - a dense forest area and killed him on 8th, November 1656...Only shrewd generals can bring enemy at a place they want...Shivaji maharaj was a very diplomatic and great strategist, could do this.
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