Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad (व्याघ्रगड)) is located in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]
Vasota Fort | |
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वासोटा किल्ला/ व्याघ्रगड | |
Coordinates | 17°39′47.9″N 73°41′48.9″E / 17.663306°N 73.696917°E |
Height | 3814 feet |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | Bhoj Raja of Panhala |
Materials | Stone |
History
editIt was famously defended by Tai Telin a mistress of Pant Pratinidhi a killedar of the fort when he was captured.
Vasota fort is attributed to the Kolhapur Shilahara Chief Bhoja II (1178–1193) of Panhala.[1] Vasota always remained with Marathas, Shirkes & Mores in 16th century.It was mostly used as a prison.
Chatrapati Shivaji incorporated the fort into the Maratha Empire in 1655 during the conquest of Javli. Chatrapati Shivaji renamed the fort "Vyaghragad" (Vyaghra – means tiger), owing to its difficult natural defense.[citation needed]
In 1818 the British bombarded the fort with heavy artillery, destroying many buildings on Vasota (Chandika mandir, Daru-kothar, etc.) and looted property worth 5 lakhs.
Places to see
editThe fort is in dilapidated condition and is overgrown. The remnants of Shree Mahadev mandir and the plinth of a huge "sadar" (discussion place) are there.[2] It is a protected natural reserve.
Location
editVasota Fort is located about 70 km from satara near Bamnoli village on the banks of Shivsagar lake.
See also
editVasota trek notes -- Roop Mallik]
References
edit- ^ a b "The Gazetteers Department – SATARA". Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
- ^ "Vasota Fort: A Delightful Destination for Trekkers". 18 November 2018.